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As the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 enters its decisive stage, the battle for the semi-final spots is heating up. However, the Indian women’s cricket team finds itself in a tough situation after suffering two consecutive defeats in the tournament.
India began their World Cup campaign on a high note with two impressive victories — a 59-run win over co-hosts Sri Lanka Women in Guwahati and an 88-run triumph over Pakistan Women in Colombo. But their form dipped afterward, as they lost close matches to South Africa Women and defending champions Australia Women, both by three wickets.
Team Seeks Blessings at Mahakal Temple
Amid mounting pressure and hopes for a turnaround, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian team took a spiritual break from the cricket field. The players visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, to seek divine blessings before their crucial upcoming matches.
In visuals that have now gone viral on social media, team members can be seen attending the early morning ‘Bhasma Aarti’ at the historic temple. Dressed in traditional attire, the players participated in rituals and offered prayers inside the sacred Nandi Hall. The calm and spiritual atmosphere seemed to provide the team a moment of reflection and rejuvenation amid the ongoing tournament stress.
Fans across the country lauded this heartfelt gesture, sharing messages of encouragement and hope on social media, urging the team to make a strong comeback in the remaining matches.
WATCH Full Video of India Women’s Team Visit Mahakaleshwar Temple
A short clip of the team’s spiritual visit has been circulating online. You can watch the full video of India Women’s Team at Mahakaleshwar Temple here — showing players attending the Bhasma Aarti and offering prayers together before their next challenge.
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: Ahead of their World Cup match against England, the Indian women’s cricket team visited Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple, seeking Lord Shiva’s blessings pic.twitter.com/ciyohzyyxl
— IANS (@ians_india) October 15, 2025
Next Challenge: India vs England
India’s next fixture will be against England Women on Sunday, October 19, at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. It’s a crucial clash as India aims to bounce back and strengthen their chances of qualifying for the semi-finals.
Currently, the team stands fourth on the points table with two wins in four matches (4 points). With three games remaining, India must win all of them to reach 10 points and secure a spot in the top four.
India Women’s Squad for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud
Reserves: Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, Minnu Mani, Sayali Satghare
As the Indian women’s cricket team prepares for their next battle, their visit to Mahakal stands as a symbol of faith, unity, and determination. With blessings in their favor, fans hope the team will find their rhythm again and rise stronger in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
Also Read: Updated ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Points Table and Standings
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