India Women vs New Zealand Women: Live Score & Scorecard

India Women sealed their semi-final spot with a commanding 53-run win over New Zealand via DLS method in Match 24 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Smriti Mandhana (109) and Pratika Rawal (122) shared a record-breaking 212-run opening partnership as India posted 340-3 in their rain-reduced innings at Navi Mumbai.

Recent Result: India beat New Zealand by 53 runs (DLS) · India Score: 340-3 in rain-reduced match · Tournament: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025/26 · Date: October 23, 2025 · Venue: Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai

The table below summarizes the key match statistics from the October 23 encounter.

IND-W vs NZ-W T20 scorecard

A recent T20 encounter between these sides ended differently. New Zealand beat India by 58 runs in a T20 World Cup match, with New Zealand posting 160-4 and limiting India to 102. The contrast with the ODI result shows how format changes the dynamic between these two teams.

The T20 scorecard reflects New Zealand’s stronger showing in that format. However, the October 23 ODI result demonstrates India’s dominance in the 50-over format, where their batting depth and opening partnership strength proved decisive against New Zealand’s bowlers.

IND W vs NZ W today match

Match 24 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 took place as a day-night fixture at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. India won the toss and elected to bat first, a decision that paid off handsomely as their top order built an imposing total. The match experienced rain interruptions that reduced the innings, requiring the DLS method to set New Zealand’s revised target.

India’s batting performance delivered 340 runs for the loss of just 3 wickets in their 49 overs. Smriti Mandhana anchored the innings with 109 runs from 95 balls, while Pratika Rawal provided excellent support with 122 runs off 134 deliveries. Their partnership of 212 runs set a new record for India’s opening pairs in Women’s World Cup history.

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India women vs new zealand women live score

India posted 340/3 in their rain-affected innings, with Mandhana and Rawal sharing a 212-run opening stand (ESPN Cricket scores platform). New Zealand’s revised target was 325 runs in 44 overs. Despite Brooke Halliday’s 81 and Isabella Gaze’s unbeaten 65, New Zealand finished at 271/8—53 runs short of the target.

Full scorecard details

• India innings: 340-3 in 49 overs (Mandhana 109, Rawal 122, Rodrigues 50*)
• New Zealand innings: 271-8 in 44 overs (Halliday 81, Gaze 65*, Kerr 45)
• Result: India won by 53 runs via DLS method

Key batting and bowling stats

The batting table below displays individual performances from both teams.

Renuka Singh claimed the wicket of New Zealand captain Sophie Devine, while Sneh Rana took a catch to dismiss Brooke Halliday. The bowling unit shared responsibility effectively, with multiple bowlers contributing to New Zealand’s downfall.

India women vs new zealand women T20

The T20 format tells a different story between these teams. New Zealand beat India by 58 runs in a recent T20 World Cup encounter, posting 160-4 before restricting India to 102. This result highlighted New Zealand’s effectiveness in the shorter format, contrasting sharply with their ODI struggles against India.

T20 specific results

• New Zealand: 160-4 (resulting from strong middle-order batting)
• India: 102 all out (struggled against New Zealand’s pace attack)
• Margin: New Zealand won by 58 runs

Player performances

The T20 match showcased New Zealand’s balanced attack, with multiple bowlers contributing to India’s batting collapse. India’s inability to build partnerships in the chase proved costly, as wickets fell at regular intervals against New Zealand’s disciplined bowling unit.

The ODI result on October 23 suggests India has addressed some of their T20 weaknesses, particularly in building substantial partnerships. The 212-run opening stand demonstrated the kind of platform-building that was missing in the T20 format.

India women vs new zealand women highlights

India’s victory sealed their semi-final place in the ICC Women’s World Cup, with the margin of 53 runs via DLS reflecting their dominance across all phases of the game. The performance guaranteed India a top-four finish even if they lose their final group match against Bangladesh.

Match highlights summary

• Mandhana and Rawal’s record-breaking 212-run opening partnership
• India’s 340-3 total despite rain-reduced innings
• New Zealand’s revised target of 325 in 44 overs proving too challenging
• Brooke Halliday’s fighting 81 for New Zealand in losing cause
• Isabella Gaze’s unbeaten 65 at the death

Key moments

The opening partnership proved the match-defining moment. Mandhana’s 109 and Rawal’s 122 gave India an unassailable platform, with their 212-run stand surpassing previous records for India’s opening pairs in Women’s World Cup history.

For New Zealand, Halliday’s 81 off 84 balls provided resistance, but regular wickets prevented them from building the substantial partnerships needed to chase the revised target. Gaze’s unbeaten 65 offered late entertainment but came too late to affect the result.

New Zealand’s batting effort

New Zealand’s chase began poorly with early wickets falling at regular intervals. Sophie Devine was dismissed for just 5 runs by Renuka Singh, who found movement that troubled the New Zealand captain. Suzie Bates managed only 1 run off 6 balls before being caught by Kranti Gaud, leaving New Zealand struggling at 15-2 early in their chase.

Georgia Plimmer provided some stability with 30 runs, but the wickets kept falling at the other end. Brooke Halliday anchored the innings with a patient 81 runs off 84 balls, playing the anchor role effectively while building partnerships around her. Isabella Gaze joined late and accelerated brilliantly, finishing 65 not out off just 46 balls.

The partnership between Halliday and Gaze added crucial runs in the closing overs, but New Zealand’s earlier batting failures meant they could never get close to the revised target of 325 runs. Amelia Kerr contributed 45 runs before being dismissed by Sneh Rana, who took a sharp catch at long-on off Shree Charani’s bowling.

India’s bowling and fielding performance

India’s bowlers delivered under pressure, with multiple bowlers contributing to New Zealand’s batting collapse. Renuka Singh’s dismissal of Sophie Devine set the tone early, with the delivery nipping back through the bat-pad gap. Kranti Gaud also impressed, dismissing Jess Kerr and contributing to the pressure on New Zealand’s batting lineup.

Sneh Rana’s catch to dismiss Brooke Halliday demonstrated India’s sharp fielding, with the ball going to long-on where Rana completed a clean catch off Shree Charani’s bowling. The bowling unit shared responsibility effectively, maintaining pressure throughout New Zealand’s chase.

Tournament implications

India’s victory confirmed their progression to the semi-finals alongside Australia, South Africa, and England. The win guaranteed India a fourth-place finish or better, even if they lose their final group match against Bangladesh. This security allows India to approach their remaining fixtures with freedom and flexibility.

For New Zealand, the result eliminated them from contention, alongside Sri Lanka. Their campaign showed moments of quality—Halliday’s 81, Gaze’s unbeaten 65—but ultimately lacked the consistency required to compete with the tournament’s leading teams.

What this means for the tournament

The semi-final picture is almost complete. Australia, South Africa, and England join India as the confirmed qualifiers, with the fourth semi-final spot now secured by India’s victory. For India, the focus shifts to maintaining momentum through their final group match before the knockout stages begin.

For New Zealand, the tournament ends with valuable lessons. Halliday’s emergence as a reliable middle-order bat offers hope for future campaigns, while Gaze’s late-innings power provides additional options. However, the inconsistency across the batting unit—particularly the early failures against quality new-ball bowling—must be addressed.

The Mandhana-Rawal partnership has sent a clear message to the other semi-final contenders. India’s opening pair now possesses the ability to take games away from opponents in the powerplay overs, a weapon that could prove decisive in the knockout rounds.

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India’s 53-run DLS victory over New Zealand exemplified the intensity throughout the Women Cricket World Cup 2025, hosted across South Asia from September to November.

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