India Women vs New Zealand Women Highlights 2025 | ICC Women’s World Cup
India Women Crush New Zealand by 53 Runs to Reach Semi-Final | ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
📰 Match Overview
Team India delivered a commanding performance in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, defeating New Zealand Women by
53 runs (DLS method) at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. With this victory, India sealed their
semi-final berth, ending a three-match losing streak in the tournament.
💥 Mandhana & Rawal Power India to a Massive Total
India’s top order was at its absolute best as
Smriti Mandhana and
Pratika Rawal produced one of the most iconic partnerships in Women’s World Cup history.
- Smriti Mandhana: 109 runs (95 balls, 10 fours, 2 sixes)
- Pratika Rawal: 122 runs (134 balls, 11 fours, 3 sixes)
Their
212-run opening stand helped India post a mammoth total of
340/3 in 49 overs. Mandhana equalled a world record with her century, while Rawal registered her maiden ton of the tournament.
🎯 New Zealand’s Chase Falls Short
Chasing 341 under DLS, New Zealand Women managed
271/8 in 44 overs. Brooke Halliday (81) and Isabella Gaze (65 not out) offered resistance, but the target proved far beyond reach.
Indian Bowling Highlights:
- Renuka Singh Thakur – 2/25
- Kranti Gaud – 2/48
- Deepti Sharma – 1/37
India’s bowlers maintained tight control throughout the innings, never allowing New Zealand to build the required momentum.
🏆 India Marches into the Semi-Final
With this emphatic win, India joined
Australia, England, and South Africa in the semi-final lineup of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
The next blockbuster clash will feature
India vs Australia, a classic rivalry that promises fireworks and high-intensity cricket.
📊 Match Summary
| Team |
Score |
Result |
Venue |
Star Performers |
| India Women |
340/3 (49 ov) |
Won by 53 runs (DLS) |
DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
Smriti Mandhana (109), Pratika Rawal (122) |
| New Zealand Women |
271/8 (44 ov) |
— |
— |
Brooke Halliday (81), Isabella Gaze (65 *) |
🗣️ Expert Reactions
Cricket analysts have hailed India’s return to form, calling Smriti Mandhana’s innings “world-class” and Pratika Rawal’s consistency “a turning point” for the team.
Former players noted that India’s batting depth and disciplined bowling make them serious contenders for the title this year.
💬 What’s Next for India Women?
India Women will face
Australia Women in the upcoming
semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. The contest is expected to draw huge global attention, as both teams eye a spot in the grand finale.
📌 Conclusion
India Women’s resounding win over New Zealand Women marks a new chapter in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. With Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal in red-hot form, India appear ready to challenge for their
second World Cup title.
The road to glory continues — and Team India looks unstoppable.
