Thu Oct 23 15:30:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text and a rewritten version as a news article:
Summary:
In a dominant display, the Indian Women’s Cricket team secured a resounding victory against New Zealand in their sixth match of the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Prateeka Rawal stole the show with brilliant centuries, forging a record-breaking partnership. Mandhana scored 109 (her 14th ODI century), while Rawal notched up 122 (her maiden World Cup century). Their 212-run opening stand powered India to a strong position. Mandhana’s prolific form in 2025 continues, matching the record for most ODI centuries in a calendar year and becoming the leading six-hitter in Women’s ODIs for a single year. Rawal also achieved a milestone, equalling the record for the fastest to 1000 runs in Women’s ODIs (by innings). Their partnership achievements were also notable, surpassing Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill as the second highest partnership runs.
News Article:
India’s Mandhana and Rawal Blast Centuries, Dominate New Zealand in World Cup Clash
Navi Mumbai, October 23, 2025 – The Indian Women’s Cricket team delivered a commanding performance today, defeating New Zealand in their sixth ICC Women’s World Cup match, thanks to scintillating centuries from openers Smriti Mandhana and Prateeka Rawal.
Playing at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, Mandhana and Rawal put on a batting masterclass, setting the tone for a dominant Indian display. Mandhana struck a masterful 109 off 95 balls, including 10 fours and four sixes, marking her 14th Women’s ODI century. Only Meg Lanning of Australia has more ODI centuries in Women’s cricket.
Rawal, equally impressive, contributed a career-best 122 runs from 134 balls, punctuated by 13 fours and two sixes. It was Rawal’s maiden World Cup century.
The dynamic duo forged a formidable 212-run partnership for the first wicket, laying the foundation for India’s strong showing.
Mandhana’s stellar form in 2025 continued as she equaled the record for most ODI centuries in a calendar year (5), matching South Africa’s Tazmin Brits. She also surpassed Lizelle Lee’s record of 28 to become the leading six-hitter in Women’s ODIs for a single year with 31 sixes.
Rawal achieved a personal milestone, reaching 1000 runs in Women’s ODIs in just 23 innings, equalling the record held by Australia’s Belinda Clark.
Their incredible partnership also propelled them past the Indian men’s team’s Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill as the second highest partnership runs. Their 1557 partnership runs in a calender year makes them the second most prolific opening pair in women’s ODIs, behind Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly.
This is the third time both openers have scored a century in a Women’s World Cup innings, a feat previously seen by England in 1973 and Australia in 1988.
With this resounding victory, India solidifies its position in the World Cup standings, sending a strong message to other competing nations.
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