Team India bounced back in style after three straight defeats, registering a commanding 53-run victory (via DLS method) over New Zealand in their final league match of the ICC Women’s World Cup on Thursday, sealing their place in the semi-finals.

It was a complete team performance from the Women in Blue, with the bowlers complementing the batters’ efforts to restrict New Zealand to 271 for 8 in 44 overs while chasing a revised target of 325. Renuka Singh (2/25) and Kranti Goud (2/48) led India’s bowling charge, ensuring the hosts maintained control throughout the innings.

Renuka also achieved a personal milestone, completing 100 international wickets across formats — 40 in ODIs, 58 in T20Is, and 2 in Tests — underlining her consistency as India’s pace spearhead.

New Zealand’s chase bega

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