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India Sets Sights on Semi-Finals After Dominating New Zealand in World Cup Clash

Navi Mumbai, India – India put themselves in a strong position to reach the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with a commanding performance against New Zealand at the DY Patil Sports Academy today. India set a formidable target of 325 runs in 44 overs after a brilliant batting display.

After winning the toss, the Indian team amassed 340 runs for the loss of just three wickets in their allotted 49 overs, marking their highest-ever score in Women’s World Cup history. Openers Smriti Mandhana (109 off 95 balls) and Pratiksha Rawal (122 off 134 balls) laid a solid foundation with century innings. Jemimah Rodrigues provided a late surge with an unbeaten 76 off just 55 balls.

New Zealand’s chase got off to a rocky start, with Suzie Bates falling cheaply to Kranti Gaur. At the time of writing, New Zealand were 116-4 after 22 overs, still needing a significant effort to reach the revised target due to rain which reduced the over.

A victory for India in this crucial match would secure their place in the semi-finals, joining Australia, South Africa, and England. A loss would significantly complicate their chances. New Zealand, on the other hand, faces elimination if they fail to overcome the Indian challenge.

India made one change to their playing XI, bringing in Jemimah Rodrigues in place of Amanjot Kaur. New Zealand fielded an unchanged side.

India Playing XI: Pratiksha Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaur, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur.

New Zealand Playing XI: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson.

Scorecard:

  • India: 340/3 (49 overs)
    • Pratiksha Rawal 122
    • Smriti Mandhana 109
    • Jemimah Rodrigues 76*

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