Batting Brilliance Powers India Women to Semi-Finals

Batting Brilliance Powers India Women to Semi-Finals

Women’s World Cup: India Vsa New Zealand: India Women reached the semi-finals after defeating New Zealand by 53 runs (DLS Method). Their top-order batters dominated, and bowlers finished the job with a solid all-round display.

 In a crucial World Cup clash, India Women secured their place in the semi-finals with a commanding win over New Zealand. After being asked to bat first, India’s top order completely controlled the game.

Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana both struck brilliant centuries, while Jemimah Rodrigues finished strongly to help India post a big total of 340. New Zealand tried to fight back through Brooke Halliday and Isabella Gaze, but India’s bowlers kept picking wickets at key moments, sealing a comfortable 53-run win under the DLS method.

India Women Innings

India got off to a strong start, with openers Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana playing confidently from the beginning. They built a solid partnership and punished every loose ball. Mandhana looked in fine touch, scoring 109 runs from 95 balls with ten fours and four sixes. Her timing and placement made batting look easy. Pratika Rawal, at the other end, anchored the innings with patience and class. She reached 122 off 134 deliveries, keeping the scoreboard moving with consistent boundaries.

After their 212-run opening stand, Jemimah Rodrigues took over in the final overs. Her quick 76 off just 55 balls gave India’s innings a big push. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur added 10 runs before falling late, while Richa Ghosh finished the innings with a boundary. India ended with 340 for 3 in 49 overs — a dominant batting performance that put them in control.

New Zealand Women Innings

New Zealand had a tough chase ahead and got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets. Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine were dismissed cheaply, while Georgia Plimmer’s quick 30 gave them a short spark. Amelia Kerr tried to steady the innings with a steady 45, but regular wickets kept putting pressure on the batting side.

The middle order brought some hope, especially with Brooke Halliday’s fine 81 from 84 balls. She showed good intent and formed a crucial stand with wicketkeeper Isabella Gaze, who played a fighting knock of 65 runs from 51 balls. However, once Halliday was dismissed, the chase lost momentum. The Indian bowlers, led by Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, and Sneh Rana, kept things tight and picked wickets at the right time.

New Zealand finished at 271 for 8 in 44 overs, falling short by 53 runs under the DLS method. India’s all-round effort ensured they comfortably advanced to the semi-finals.

Brief Scores

India Women: 340/3 in 49 overs (Pratika Rawal 122, Smriti Mandhana 109, Jemimah Rodrigues 76*; Amelia Kerr 1/69)

New Zealand Women: 271/8 in 44 overs (Brooke Halliday 81, Isabella Gaze 65*; Renuka Singh 2/25, Kranti Gaud 2/48)

Result: India Women won by 53 runs (DLS Method)