India Reach Women's World Cup Semi-Finals

India sealed a semi‑final spot at the ICC Women’s World Cup after Smriti Mandhana (109 off 95) and Pratika Rawal (122 off 134) compiled a 212‑run opening partnership to power hosts to 340 for 3 at DY Patil Stadium. Mandhana struck 10 fours and four sixes while Rawal hit 13 fours and two sixes, and Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 76 helped India post the tournament’s highest total. Rain revised New Zealand’s chase to 325 in 44 overs under DLS, and the White Ferns were restricted to 271 for 8 with Brooke Halliday (81) and Isabella Gaze (65*) top‑scoring, ending their semi‑final hopes. The win ended India’s three‑match losing run and was witnessed by a record home crowd. India progress to the last four alongside Australia, England and South Africa, and Mandhana’s form has kept her atop the ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings.