New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur remained optimistic of a top four finish despite their two back-to-back defeats in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2025 on Sunday. Hosts India started their campaign with wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan but stumbled in front of South Africa and Australia with both their clashed going down the wire.

Unlike the first three matches, the Indian top order delivered just what the doctor. After the openers Smriti Mandhana (80) and Pratika Rawal (75) added 155 runs for the first wicket, Harmanpreet, Harleen Deol and Jemimah Rodrigues also contributed to put India at 294/5 in the 43rd over.

However, India's lower order collapsed as the hosts lose six wickets for 26 runs to be all out for 3...