IND-W vs NZ-W: New Zealand need near half score in 60 balls

ISLAMABAD: New Zealand began their chase of a massive 364-run target earlier set by India after top batters Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana added a stunning 221-run partnership in the 24th match of the ICC Women’s Global Tournament.

New Zealand Batting Line

Openers Suzie Bates and Georgia Plimmer took charge of the chase, but the start didn’t go their way as India’s Gaud and Renuka Singh removed both early. Georgia managed a quick 30 off 25 balls with five boundaries and a six, while Suzie departed cheaply, leaving the total at just 31.

Despite Brooke Halliday’s resilient unbeaten 63 and Amelia Kerr’s solid 45, New Zealand could only reach 187 for 5 in 34 overs, with Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, and Eden Carson still to bat.

India’s bowlers, led by Renuka Singh and Pratika Rawal, maintained firm control to push their side closer to another commanding victory.

India Batting Line

India’s top batters Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana displayed outstanding form, contributing a remarkable 221-run stand to guide their side to a 340-run total in Thursday’s IND-W versus NZ-W clash in Navi Mumbai.

In the IND-W versus NZ-W, India who are currently ranked fourth on the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 points table, they opened their innings with Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana, who gave a tough time to New Zealand’s bowling attack with their dominant strokes.

Rawal scored a composed 122 off 134 balls, hitting 13 boundaries and 2 sixes, while Mandhana supported strongly with an aggressive 109 off 95 deliveries, which included 10 fours and 4 towering sixes.

The 221-run partnership between the two openers remained the highlight of India’s innings in the ongoing 24th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Later, New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr and Suzie Bates claimed a wicket each, though their breakthroughs came too late to halt India’s charge.