Updated On: 20 February, 2023 04:38 PM IST | Cape Town | mid-day online correspondent
Trying to pick up pieces after a demoralising defeat at the hands of England on Saturday, India is set to lock horns with Ireland in Port Elizabeth on Monday

India`s Smriti Mandhana (L) celebrates with teammates after she caught the ball dismissing England`s Nat Sciver-Brunt (not seen) during the Group B T20 women`s World Cup cricket match between England and India at St George`s Park in Gqeberha on February 18, 2023. (Pic Courtesy: AFP)
Trying to pick up pieces after a demoralising defeat at the hands of England on Saturday, India is set to lock horns with Ireland in Port Elizabeth on Monday. After back-to-back convincing wins over Pakistan and West Indies, their hopes of making it to the semi-final came crashing down when they lost to Group B toppers England by 11 runs. Chasing a target of 152 runs, India’s top-order fell prey to an attacking England bowling unit that left Women in Blue reeling at 140 for five in 20 overs.
Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana notched a rollicking half-century as England survived a few anxious moments before pulling off a tense 11-run win over India. Meanwhile, the Irish women have been winless throughout the tournament, having lost all the three games and are languishing at the bottom. India, on the other hand, are placed in the second spot with four points.