WELLINGTON: The Indian team faces a strong South African side in their last league match today as they are forced to win to advance to the Women’s World Cup semi-finals. Australia (14) and South Africa (9) have already advanced to the semi-finals, with the West Indies (7), India (6) and England (6) vying for the remaining two places. With the league round coming to an end today, the matches between England – Bangladesh and India – South Africa have generated great anticipation. The Indian team is facing an additional crisis as not only victory but also a higher run rate is required. The beating of South Africa in the training match has given hope and excitement to the Indian players. India have played 9 of the 11 World Cups so far and have advanced to the semi-finals 8 of them. The Mithali Raj-led Indian team is banging on with the aim of retaining that pride.
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