New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Calls for sacking of Harmanpreet Kaur as Indian captain grew louder after the Women in Blue failed to defend 331 runs in an ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2025 game against Australia on Sunday in Visakhapatnam. after winning two and losing one before the Australia clash, India's defeat on Sunday jeopardised their plans in the race for the top four after the league stage. The top four teams qualify for the semifinals.

After openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal, set the stage with a 155-run stand, the Indian team were comfortable placed at 294/5 in the 43rd over. However, they lost their last six wickets for 36 runs. In bowling, although they took wickets, the likes of Amanjot Kaur and Kranti Gaud lacked sharpness...