India have been left relieved to at last book a semi-final spot at their home Women's World Cup, where a blockbuster last-four rematch against champions Australia could well be on the cards.

Superb centuries from openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal provided the base for their rain-affected 53-run win on DLS over New Zealand in Navi Mumbai, finally nailing their place in the knockout matches after three successive defeats.

India will now finish fourth in the group table, so will have to meet the league winners in the semis.

The winners of Saturday's clash between unbeaten Australia and South Africa in Indore look sure to top the group and thus book a knockout clash with the hosts in Guwahati next Wednesday.

Alyssa Healy's side, who defeated India by three wickets in a thrilling gr

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