India vs New Zealand, Women's World Cup: Mandhana, Rawal's centuries help IND qualify for semis - Action in images

Published on Oct 23, 2025 11:28 pm IST

Women's World Cup, IND vs NZ: Harmanpreet Kaur's side registered a comfortable place to become the fourth team to qualify for the semi-finals. 

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Harmanpreet Kaur's India registered a victory in the must-win encounter New Zealand and as a result, the hosts became the fourth side to seal their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 World Cup. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Oct 23, 2025 11:28 pm IST

Harmanpreet Kaur's India registered a victory in the must-win encounter New Zealand and as a result, the hosts became the fourth side to seal their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 World Cup. (AFP)

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Pratika Rawal answered her critics in style as she scored 122 runs off 134 balls. This was her second ODI ton and her first century in the World Cup. She eventually lost her wicket to Amelia Kerr. (Raju Shinde) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Oct 23, 2025 11:28 pm IST

Pratika Rawal answered her critics in style as she scored 122 runs off 134 balls. This was her second ODI ton and her first century in the World Cup. She eventually lost her wicket to Amelia Kerr. (Raju Shinde)

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Smriti Mandhana scored her first century of the Women's World Cup 2025 edition, playing a knock of 109 runs off 95 balls. This was her fifth century this year and 14th ton overall. She now holds the second spot in the list of most ODI centuries in women's cricket, going past Suzie Bates. (Raju Shinde) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Oct 23, 2025 11:28 pm IST

Smriti Mandhana scored her first century of the Women's World Cup 2025 edition, playing a knock of 109 runs off 95 balls. This was her fifth century this year and 14th ton overall. She now holds the second spot in the list of most ODI centuries in women's cricket, going past Suzie Bates. (Raju Shinde)

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Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal put on 212 runs for the opening wicket against New Zealand. This was the duo's second partnership of more than 200 runs in women's ODIs. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal put on 212 runs for the opening wicket against New Zealand. This was the duo's second partnership of more than 200 runs in women's ODIs. (PTI)

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Jemimah Rodrigues who was dropped for the previous game, was promoted to No.3 against New Zealand and she didn't disappoint, scoring 76 runs off 55 balls. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Jemimah Rodrigues who was dropped for the previous game, was promoted to No.3 against New Zealand and she didn't disappoint, scoring 76 runs off 55 balls. (PTI)

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Rain stopped play during the match for the ICC Women`s Cricket World Cup 2025 between India and New Zealand and this was the reason behind it being curtailed to 44 overs per side. (Raju Shinde) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Oct 23, 2025 11:28 pm IST

Rain stopped play during the match for the ICC Women`s Cricket World Cup 2025 between India and New Zealand and this was the reason behind it being curtailed to 44 overs per side. (Raju Shinde)

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Renuka Singh Thakur gave India a good start as the side looked to defend 325 inside 44 overs. She struck twice, dismissing Georgia Plimmer and Sophie Devine in quick succession. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Renuka Singh Thakur gave India a good start as the side looked to defend 325 inside 44 overs. She struck twice, dismissing Georgia Plimmer and Sophie Devine in quick succession. (PTI)

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Sneh Rana took the crucial wicket of Amelia Kerr as the right-hander walked back to the hut after scoring 45 runs off 53 balls. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Sneh Rana took the crucial wicket of Amelia Kerr as the right-hander walked back to the hut after scoring 45 runs off 53 balls. (AP)

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Brooke Halliday played a lone hand for New Zealand as the left-hander scored 81 runs. She was finally dismissed by Shree Charani in the 39th over of the innings. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Brooke Halliday played a lone hand for New Zealand as the left-hander scored 81 runs. She was finally dismissed by Shree Charani in the 39th over of the innings. (AFP)

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India's Harmanpreet Kaur celebrates after India seal semis berth in the Women's World Cup following a 53-run win over New Zealand. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Oct 23, 2025 11:28 pm IST

India's Harmanpreet Kaur celebrates after India seal semis berth in the Women's World Cup following a 53-run win over New Zealand. (PTI)

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