India Women came into this match at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai needing a win to keep their semifinal hopes alive, and were greatly helped by New Zealand’s top order failing to show its potential as Kranti Gaud and Renuka Thakur struck early on for India Women.
Harmanpreet Kaur and her side would qualify for the semifinals if they win their final league game against Bangladesh and England defeat Australia.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or high lights of India Women vs New Zealand Women (ind-w vs nz-w).
write the details of last 5 matches in table form of India Women vs New Zealand Women
| Date | Format | Venue | Winner | Result / Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2024 | ODI | Ahmedabad | India Women | Won by 6 wickets (ESPN) |
| 27 Oct 2024 | ODI | Ahmedabad | New Zealand Women | Won by 76 runs (ESPN) |
| 24 Oct 2024 | ODI | Ahmedabad | India Women | Won by 59 runs (ESPN) |
| 10 Mar 2022 | ODI | (tour) | New Zealand Women | Won by 62 runs (Wisden) |
| 24 Feb 2022 | ODI | (tour) | India Women | Won by 6 wickets (Wisden) |
India: 340-3 in 49 overs
New Zealand were dismayed in their rain-hit match against India as they struggled to break through against Indian bowler Shardul Thakur’s run machine bowling attack. Brooke Halliday made a commendable 81 off 84 balls but New Zealand fell well short of what was an achievable target on such an unforgiving pitch in Mumbai.
Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal forged an unprecedented 212-run opening partnership off just 202 balls, setting up India’s total before Jemimah Rodrigues completed her masterpiece by smashing out an unbeaten 76 not out off 55 deliveries to push their chase along. Their stand was India’s highest opening partnership ever seen in ODI cricket as well as their fourth 150+ partnership ever formed.
Rawal’s second ODI century put her joint-fastest to 1,000 runs in women’s one-day internationals, hitting 11 fours and three sixes before becoming the joint fastest to hit that milestone. Kranti Gaud was responsible for her dismissal off a miscue at long-off while Harmanpreet Kaur fell thanks to a catch from Maddy Green at short-off.
Izzy Gaze attempted to rebuild with Halliday and built up an encouraging 56-run partnership, only for Sneh Rana to remove both batsmen in consecutive overs to put an end to New Zealand’s innings. Brooke Halliday tried her hardest in her own bid for redemption but when caught by Mandhana off Shree Charini off Shree Charini it became evident that this task would prove too great a task for her alone.
New Zealand needed to win their remaining two matches and hope for help from Australia, England or South Africa, who all hold an edge over them in terms of matches played so far. But Lea Tahuhu remained positive about New Zealand’s chances of progression during this tournament.
New Zealand women’s cricket team remain hopeful of reaching the semi-finals of the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup after falling to India at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. After being put in to bat on a rain-affected pitch, the White Ferns were dismissed for 271 in 49 overs with Mandhana and Rawal both making an impactful performance with bat and ball respectively.
New Zealand: 271 in 44 overs
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India secured their place in the semifinals with their win over New Zealand at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai on Wednesday – their fourth of the tournament and fourth victory overall – thanks to Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal’s record-setting opening partnership of 212 runs in an opening stand record set earlier in ODI cricket by breaking this mark with their performances as batsmen. Mandhana equalled world record of highest ODI score by an Indian woman (109 not out), while Rawal made her maiden century!
New Zealand never threatened to make it an close contest, with Brooke Halliday and Isabella Gaze scoring half-centuries that made an impression despite India setting an ambitious target of 271. Ultimately though, New Zealand fell short.
New Zealand still manage to advance to the semifinals despite their defeat – their four wins in group stage ensure they top their pool and they could also qualify via number of matches won if they beat Australia in their final match.
Indian team will now face either Australia or South Africa in their final match, hoping to complete an unprecedented historic treble by winning the inaugural ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 title. Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal appear unstoppable as their journey toward glory seems irreversible.
India: 310-3 in 48 overs
India eventually defeated New Zealand after three close losses to advance to the semi-finals, thanks to an opening stand of over 200 between Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal that helped set up an unbeaten 76 off 56 balls from Jemima Rodrigues.
New Zealand had hoped to put pressure on India by accelerating in the final few overs, but poor fielding and their own poor batting meant they fell short by some distance. They still have an opportunity of qualifying for semis in their final group game against Bangladesh but it won’t be easy.
Rain has delayed play at D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai for long spells, but play has resumed at last. India batsmen have made a solid start, yet their run rate remains too high at this stage; for New Zealand to maintain any hope of making the top four finish a double-figure score is required at this point.
Smriti Mandhana has been in sublime form throughout this World Cup and already equaled Tazmin Brits’ record for most ODI centuries in 2016. As she nears 50 she repeatedly hits over midwicket and again into the stands for four runs as she nears half century.
Rosemary Mair bowled her opening over, which Smriti Mandhana easily missed at gully for six. Later on she guided a single through the gap to increase her score towards reaching seven fifty runs in Women’s ODIs.
Brooke Halliday of New Zealand is trying to keep her side in contention for a top-four position, but it will be an uphill struggle with an required rate well exceeding four runs per over. To stay alive she hits four fours past midwicket for four and two before lofting straight hit over extra cover for another pair – her highest score so far and not enough to keep their chances alive. Jemima Rodrigues has joined the “Bucket Hatters Club”, consisting of young enthusiasts who appear wearing bucket hats at cricket matches and sing patriotic songs; in turn Jemima Rodrigues has joined what’s known as the “Bucket Hatters club”, consisting of young enthusiasts who wear bucket hats at cricket matches and sing patriotic songs while wearing bucket hats while singing patriotic tunes at cricket matches and singing patriotic songs while wearing bucket hats at cricket matches; Jemima Rodrigues has joined what’s known as Bucket Hatters” club which appears at cricket matches while wearing bucket hats to show support their countryman or countryman!
New Zealand: 310-3 in 50 overs
New Zealand have taken an early advantage in the ICC Women’s World Cup thanks to an exceptional batting performance by their hosts, New Zealand. After appearing vulnerable and predictable early on in their World Cup campaign, New Zealand produced an outstanding innings of 310-3 featuring Nat Sciver’s record-setting unbeaten century (quickest ODI century ever played by any woman) as the match progressed, giving New Zealand hope of reaching the semi-final stage.
Australia made a tentative start in their reply and took until the final over to strike first blow, when leg-spinner Alana King made an breakthrough. England lost both openers Tammy Beaumont and captain Heather Knight soon thereafter leaving them at 149-2 with 311 to chase.
England made a strong recovery during their run chase, with Beaumont and Knight each passing 50 before an unexpected collapse saw them fall short of the target. Alyssa Healy’s extraordinary 75 off 36 balls – her first such knock since 2015! – wasn’t enough as she holed out off Jess Jonassen delivery with four still needed, falling just short.
The final over was an anxious one for England as they missed six chances in the field and conceded 23 runs through wides. By the end, England were still 12 short with Katherine Brunt (25) and Sophie Ecclestone both falling within one over to seal their miserable defeat.
As the defending champions suffered their first loss of the tournament, one game remains for them to regain their crown: Australia on Sunday at 1am GMT will provide the last chance. Live coverage can be found on Sky Showcase, PICK and Sky Sports Cricket YouTube channel from this point forward.
