Thu Oct 23 15:30:00 UTC 2025: India Sets Massive Target for New Zealand in Rain-Interrupted World Cup Clash
Navi Mumbai, India – In a crucial ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 match at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, India Women have set a formidable target of 325 runs for New Zealand Women after a rain-affected innings. New Zealand captain Sophie Devine won the toss and elected to field, a decision they may now regret.
The match was initially reduced to 49 overs due to rain, and later to 44 overs. India capitalized, posting 340/3 in their allotted overs, fueled by stunning centuries from openers Smriti Mandhana (109 off 95 balls) and Pratika Rawal (122 off 134 balls). Mandhana and Rawal also forged a record-breaking 212-run partnership for the first wicket, the highest for India in Women’s World Cups. Jemimah Rodrigues also contributed a valuable 76 not out.
New Zealand’s chase got off to a shaky start, losing Suzie Bates early. They reached 81/3 in 15 overs. Renuka Singh Thakur struck twice, dismissing both प्लीमर and Devine.
New Zealand’s hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals hinge on this game. A loss would eliminate them from contention, while an Indian defeat would leave them needing England to beat New Zealand in a later match to keep their hopes alive.
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