Women’s World Cup 2025: India Storms into Semifinals After Beating New Zealand, Mandhana and Pratika Shine
Mumbai, October 24 (Udaipur Kiran): The Indian women’s cricket team sealed their place in the semifinals of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with a commanding 53-run victory (DLS method) over New Zealand in a rain-affected encounter at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai, on Thursday.
Batting first, India posted a mammoth 340 for 3 in 49 overs. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal set the tone with a record-breaking 212-run opening partnership, putting India in full control of the game.
Mandhana played a stunning knock of 109 runs off 95 balls, hitting 10 fours and 4 sixes, while Rawal anchored the innings with a composed 122 off 134 deliveries, smashing 13 fours and 2 sixes. Their partnership laid the foundation for India’s dominant total.
In response, New Zealand was given a revised target of 325 runs in 44 overs under the DLS method but managed to score only 271 runs. Brooke Halliday top-scored with 81, while Isabelle Gaze remained unbeaten on 65.
For India, Renuka Singh and Kranti Gaud picked up two wickets each, while Sneh Rana, Shri Charani, Deepti Sharma, and Pratika Rawal claimed one wicket apiece.
With this victory, India advanced to the semifinals, reaffirming their status as one of the tournament favorites. The brilliant batting display from Mandhana and Rawal not only entertained fans but also showcased India’s growing dominance in women’s cricket.
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