India vs New Zealand Highlights, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 — India Enter Semi-Final With Big Win
Team India qualified for the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with a commanding 79-run victory over New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. It was a complete performance from the Indian side — strong batting, disciplined bowling, and sharp fielding.
Match Summary
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Match: India Women vs New Zealand Women – ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Result: India won by 79 runs
Toss: India won the toss and chose to bat first.
India Innings: 268/6 (50 overs)
Top scorers:
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Smriti Mandhana – 84 (96 balls, 9 fours)
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Jemimah Rodrigues – 55 (71 balls, 4 fours)
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Harmanpreet Kaur – 42 (34 balls, 3 fours, 1 six)
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Richa Ghosh – 29* (21 balls)
New Zealand Bowling:
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Amelia Kerr – 2/44
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Lea Tahuhu – 1/39
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Sophie Devine – 1/47
New Zealand Innings: 189 all out (45 overs)
Top scorers:
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Amelia Kerr – 61 (72 balls)
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Sophie Devine – 33 (45 balls)
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Suzie Bates – 8 (15 balls)
India Bowling:
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Deepti Sharma – 3/28
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Pooja Vastrakar – 2/35
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Renuka Singh – 2/41
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Rajeshwari Gayakwad – 1/25
Player of the Match: Deepti Sharma (India)
Match Highlights
India got off to a good start after winning the toss. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma added 74 runs for the first wicket. Mandhana’s timing and placement were exceptional as she led from the front with an 84-run knock. After her dismissal, Jemimah Rodrigues played a steady hand, ensuring India reached a strong total.
In the final overs, Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh accelerated beautifully, adding 48 runs in the last five overs. Their aggressive finish pushed India’s total to 268 for 6, a challenging score on a slightly turning track.
Chasing 269, New Zealand lost early wickets. Pooja Vastrakar removed Suzie Bates early, and Renuka Singh dismissed Bernadine Bezuidenhout soon after. The middle order tried to recover, but India’s spinners — especially Deepti Sharma — spun a web around the Kiwi batters. Deepti took 3 key wickets, breaking the backbone of New Zealand’s chase.
New Zealand were finally bowled out for 189, giving India a 79-run win and a direct entry into the semi-finals.
Key Points
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🇮🇳 India’s Semi-Final Entry: India confirmed their place in the semi-finals with one match remaining.
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🌟 Smriti Mandhana’s Leadership: Mandhana scored a captain’s 84 and showed calm under pressure.
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🎯 Deepti Sharma’s Spin Magic: Her 3/28 spell was the turning point of the match.
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💪 Balanced Team Performance: Strong batting partnerships, smart bowling changes, and good fielding.
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🏆 Next Challenge: India will likely face Australia or England in the semi-final.
Conclusion
India’s all-round performance once again showed why they are one of the strongest teams in women’s cricket. Mandhana’s captaincy, Deepti’s bowling, and the team’s energy have made India a top contender for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 title. Fans are hopeful that this could finally be the year India lifts the long-awaited World Cup trophy.
