India vs New Zealand Highlights, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: India defeated New Zealand by 53 runs (DLS method) in Navi Mumbai to seal the fourth and final semi-final berth at the Women’s World Cup 2025 on Thursday. The win ensured India a fourth-place finish, even if they go on to lose their final league match against Bangladesh. India joined Australia, South Africa, and England in the knockout round. (Scorecard)
Talking about the game, Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana smashed brilliant centuries as India Women posted a commanding total of 340 for 3 in the allotted 49 overs after being invited to bat first. Mandhana scored 109 off 95 balls, while Rawal powered her way to 122 off 134 balls. The duo forged a record-breaking 212-run opening partnership, now the highest for India in Women’s World Cup history. Later in the innings, Jemimah Rodrigues added late firepower with a brisk fifty, further boosting India’s total. India were allotted 49 overs due to a rain delay.
New Zealand’s target was revised to 325 runs in 44 overs due to further rain interruptions. India kept things tight from the start of the second innings, which helped them seal a comfortable win and a spot in the semi-finals. The White Ferns were restricted to 271/8 in 44 overs.