India registered a commanding win against New Zealand in Women's World Cup 2025 at Navi Mumbai on Thursday. The 53-run win propelled India into the semifinal despite losing three matches in a row earlier in the tournament.
With the win, India are set to finish fourth in the eight-team points table, irrespective of their result against Bangladesh in the final league-stage match.
The Harmanpreet Kaur-led team has started the campaign with successive victories against Sri Lanka and arch-rival Pakistan before slumping to close defeats against South Africa, Australia and England.
However, in a must-win game against New Zealand, openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal slammed centuries before Jemimah Rodrigues provided the finishing touches with an unbeaten half century as India scored 340/3 in 49 overs in a rain-curtailed match. Chasing 325 runs in 44 overs, New Zealand could manage only 271/8 as pacers Renuka Singh Thakur and Kranti Gaud picked up two wickets each, while the four spinners grabbed a wicket apiece.
Who will India play in the semifinal?
Defending champions Australia were the first team to qualify for the semi-finals after their win against Bangladesh. They are also the only unbeaten team in the tournament so far. Alyssa Healy's team are at the top of the table with with 11 points from six matches.
South Africa became the second team to qualify, currently boasting 10 points with a game in their hand. Meanwhile, four-time winners England were the third team to punch their ticket for the semis after their narrow win over India.
India's opponent in the semifinal will depend upon the result of the Australia vs South Africa match that will take place on Saturday. The winner of that match will face India in the semifinal.
The first semi-final will be played on October 29 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, while the second final-four contest will be hosted at Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai the day after.
With the win, India are set to finish fourth in the eight-team points table, irrespective of their result against Bangladesh in the final league-stage match.
The Harmanpreet Kaur-led team has started the campaign with successive victories against Sri Lanka and arch-rival Pakistan before slumping to close defeats against South Africa, Australia and England.
However, in a must-win game against New Zealand, openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal slammed centuries before Jemimah Rodrigues provided the finishing touches with an unbeaten half century as India scored 340/3 in 49 overs in a rain-curtailed match. Chasing 325 runs in 44 overs, New Zealand could manage only 271/8 as pacers Renuka Singh Thakur and Kranti Gaud picked up two wickets each, while the four spinners grabbed a wicket apiece.
Who will India play in the semifinal?
Defending champions Australia were the first team to qualify for the semi-finals after their win against Bangladesh. They are also the only unbeaten team in the tournament so far. Alyssa Healy's team are at the top of the table with with 11 points from six matches.
South Africa became the second team to qualify, currently boasting 10 points with a game in their hand. Meanwhile, four-time winners England were the third team to punch their ticket for the semis after their narrow win over India.
India's opponent in the semifinal will depend upon the result of the Australia vs South Africa match that will take place on Saturday. The winner of that match will face India in the semifinal.
The first semi-final will be played on October 29 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, while the second final-four contest will be hosted at Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai the day after.
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