IND-W vs NZ-W: host team crush New Zealand in Women’s World Cup

ISLAMABAD: New Zealand faced defeat in the 24th clash of the IND-W versus NZ-W contest, managing only 271 runs for the loss of eight wickets while chasing in Mumbai tonight.

Earlier, New Zealand began their pursuit of a massive 364-run target set by India, powered by a brilliant 221-run partnership between Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana in the 24th match of the ICC Women’s Global Tournament.

India Batting Line

India’s top batters Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana showcased superb form, stitching together a remarkable 221-run partnership to power their side to a commanding 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.

New Zealand Batting Line

Openers Suzie Bates and Georgia Plimmer took charge of the chase, but the start didn’t go as planned, with India’s Gaud and Renuka Singh striking early to remove both batters. Georgia managed a brisk 30 off 25 balls, hitting five boundaries and a six, while Suzie fell cheaply, leaving the total at just 31.

Afterward, Amelia Kerr and skipper Sophie Devine showed some resistance, scoring 45 off 53 and 81 off 84 balls respectively. However, their efforts went in vain as the remaining batters failed to hold their ground at the crease.

By then, Brooke Halliday and Maddy Green stepped in to lift the chase, with Halliday contributing a solid 81 off 84 balls, while Green added an unconvincing 18 runs. Both were dismissed by Shree Charani and Pratika Rawal, respectively.

The remaining batters couldn’t make much of an impact either, as Jess Kerr (18) and Rosemary Mair (1) were sent back cheaply, while Isabella Gaze’s unbeaten 65 runs went in vain as New Zealand fell short of the target.