India, Oct. 29 -- India huffed and puffed, but the hosts somehow managed to reach the semi-final of the Women's World Cup 2025. Harmanpreet Kaur-led side, however, have their task cut out as they take on seven-time champions Australia in the knockouts of the eight-team tournament. Ahead of the marquee clash at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, India, were dealt a body blow as opening batter Pratika Rawal was ruled out after suffering an injury during the last league stage game against New Zealand.

Pratika's ankle injury occurred in the 21st over of Bangladesh's innings. She ended up slipping on the wet outfield as she tried to prevent the Bangladesh batters from taking a second run. A stretcher was brought out to escort the right-h...