Team India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, defeated Ireland in a rain-affected game to advance to the semi-finals of the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa. The Women in Blue will face the formidable Australian team in the knockout round, and the Indian captain has promised that his team will give it their all against the defending champions.

Team India advanced to their third T20 World Cup semi-final in a row after defeating Ireland by five runs using the D/L method. They will, however, face Australia in their next match, a familiar foe who has frequently proven to be a hurdle too far for the Asian team. Harmanpreet Kaur is wary of the challenge that awaits her players, but she is adamant that they will give their all against the defending champions.

Kaur described the game as a "do or die" situation, but she expects her players to rise to the occasion. "It means a lot because we've been working hard and want to do well whenever we get the chance. It's great to be in the semi-finals, and we'll give it our all. We always enjoy playing against them. It will be a do-or-die situation, and we want to play well "During the post-match presentation ceremony, Harmanpreet stated.

Speaking about the game, Kaur praised India's elegant opener Smriti Mandhana, who laid the groundwork for India's victory with a stunning 87 off 56 deliveries. Despite a middle-order collapse, Mandhana's innings propelled India to a challenging total of 155 runs on a sluggish surface. "We had a good game. Smriti got runs, which is crucial for us. We get a good total whenever she gives us starts. I just wanted to go up and spend some time in the middle because I don't have much time to do so "The Indian captain went on to say.