SaralnamaIndia defeated New Zealand by 53 runs in the Women's ODI World Cup, securing a spot in the semifinals. India scored 340 runs in 49 overs, their highest total in the tournament. New Zealand, chasing a DLS-adjusted target of 325, managed 271/8. Smriti Mandhana became the second-highest century scorer in women's ODIs with 14 centuries. She also set a record for most sixes in a year. Prathika Rawal equaled the fastest 1000 runs record. Mandhana and Rawal's 212-run opening partnership is India's highest in World Cup history. The Indian team has scored 10 individual centuries this year, the most by any team in a single year in women's ODIs. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 09:50 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- India defeated New Zealand by 53 runs in the Women's ODI World Cup on 25 Aug 2025, securing a spot in the semifinals
- India scored 340 runs in 49 overs, their highest total in the tournament
- New Zealand, chasing a DLS-adjusted target of 325, managed 271/8