The comments came ahead of the Harmanpreet Kaur-led team's must-win clash against Australia at Lord's on Sunday, June 28. They need a victory over the unbeaten defending champions to secure a place in the semi-finals. If India lose and South Africa beat Bangladesh, their campaign will come to an end.
England Women's captain Kate Cross (Image Credits: Twitter)
"Can we talk about the fact that I've seen today that if India qualify for the semis, they're guaranteed to play on the Tuesday semi-final because the ICC think that that's the best one for them to play in time-wise," Kate Cross said.
"Happens in men's cricket, women's cricket, all World Cups," Alex Hartley said.
"Yeah, it is bad, it is bad, but it's looking like they might struggle to qualify anyway," Alex Hartley added.
— Indian Cricket Ministry (@Tejashyyyyyy) June 28, 2026
India Face Must-Win Test Against Australia
India's Women's T20 World Cup campaign has reached a crucial stage. Harmanpreet Kaur's side must beat Australia at Lord's to strengthen their chances of reaching the semi-finals. A complete team performance will be essential in this high-pressure clash.
Despite those setbacks, India have stayed in the race with important wins in Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester. Another victory at Lord's would put them in a strong position to qualify for the semi-finals.
Australia Close to Semi-Finals Despite Qualification Twist
For Australia to miss out, several unlikely results would need to happen. South Africa would have to score 200 batting first and beat Bangladesh by 167 runs. India would then need to defeat Australia by 91 runs or chase the target with 11.5 overs to spare.
Both teams will know the qualification scenarios before the toss. Australia will look to continue their unbeaten run, while India will aim to keep their semi-final hopes alive.
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