WWC 2025: India trashes New Zealand to advance to semis; four semi-finalists confirmed

India Women secured a 53-run win over New Zealand Women in the 24th match of the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, on Thursday, October 23.

Delving into the details of the game, India Women batted first and posted a dominating total of 340/3 in 49 overs, thanks to Pratika Rawal's 122 and Smriti Mandhana's 109-run knock. Jemimah Rodrigues also pitched in with an unbeaten 76-run knock off 55 balls.

In response, New Zealand Women could score only 271/8 in 44 overs, losing the game by 53 via the DLS method. Brooke Halliday was the top scorer, amassing 81 runs, while Isabelle Gaze shone with an unbeaten 65. Renuka Singh and Kranti Goud scalped two wickets apiece.

The first semi-final will be played on October 29 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, while the second semi-final will be played at Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on October 30.

“It wasn't easy. But credit to our team, the way we fought today. Because we knew how important this match was, and the way we were charged up, really happy with the way we played. We were getting starts, but unfortunately, we were not able to make it big. Credit goes to Smriti and Pratika. They took the responsibility and played crucial knocks for the team,” Harmanpreet Kaur said in the post-match presentation ceremony. 

“We got a very good start when they both scored 200 runs. That time we decided it's me or Jemi because she's someone who likes to run from the start and I think the way she batted, that was something the entire world was expecting from her. And I'm really happy the way she played. Whenever you're playing at home, everyone expects a lot from you,” she added.

“Be it on the TV, we always are discussing that this is our home and the crowd is always cheering for us. And this is the moment to enjoy. Other than just taking the pressure and that's what we spoke about in the last two days. I know a lot of things didn't go our way but today was the day,” she noted.

“And I'm really happy with the way we executed ourselves. Everyone in the team stood up and the way we were lifting each other, that was something (after the three losses). That really showed how positive we were. Even though last 3 games didn't go well, we knew that this is not something which we are expecting and we are going to change this, today was the right time,” she stated.

“I'm really happy the way we all did it together. I think we have been doing really well while batting but bowling is something which I personally feel we have to put ourselves really strong and we have one more game where we can cross that thing also. And hopefully, as a bowling unit also, we will come together and try to show a better way,” she concluded.

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