Thu Oct 23 15:38:32 UTC 2025: ## India Women Post Commanding Total Against New Zealand in World Cup Match

[City, Date] – India Women have set a formidable target for New Zealand in their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match after posting a commanding 340 for 3 in their allotted 49 overs, following a rain delay that reduced their innings.

Openers Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana led the charge with a record-breaking 212-run partnership, the highest opening stand for India in Women’s World Cup history. Mandhana scored a brilliant 109 off 95 balls, while Rawal blazed her way to 122 off 134. Jemimah Rodrigues added late firepower with a quick-fire fifty, further boosting India’s total.

New Zealand, chasing a revised target of 325 in 44 overs, suffered an early setback when Kranti Gaud dismissed Suzie Bates. The White Ferns will need a strong recovery to chase down the imposing total set by the Indian team.

New Zealand captain Sophie Devine had earlier won the toss and elected to field.

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