Even the few pundits who had predicted India would struggle to qualify for the semifinals could not have foreseen the magnitude of this collapse
Harmanpreet Kaur. Pic/AFP
- It was all but confirmed with New Zealand’s 54-run win over Pakistan a day later
- Even the few pundits who had predicted India would struggle to qualify for the semifinals
- India have had their fair share of near-misses in World Cup history
The stands of the Dubai International Stadium had largely emptied by the time Pooja Vastrakar cleared her front leg and unsuccessfully tried to swing a full toss, sealing India's fate and nearly confirming their exit from the group stage—not with a resounding flourish but with a disheartening whimper.
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