India advanced to the Women's World Cup semifinals thanks to brilliant centuries by Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal, securing a win over New Zealand through the DLS method on Thursday. Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal. (PIC - X)

The Women in Blue won an impressive 53-run victory against New Zealand in the 24th match of the ongoing Women’s World Cup 2025, held at DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Due to rain, the second innings was shortened to 44 overs, but India kept their strong pace throughout the match.

India reached the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup after excellent centuries by Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal helped them win against New Zealand using the DLS method on Thursday.

How did India bat?

India batted first and scored a strong 340 for 3 in 49 overs, after

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