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Snehasis Mukherjee in Navi Mumbai India posted 298/6 in 50 overs against South Africa in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. Shafali Verma’s 87, Deepti Sharma’s unbeaten fifty, and Richa Ghosh’s quick cameo were the main highlights of India’s innings. Just before the scheduled toss time, rain interrupted proceedings, causing a delay of almost two hours. But thanks to an outstanding effort from the DY Patil ground staff, play finally began without any overs being reduced. After winning the toss, South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt opted to bowl first. Openers Shafali…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Navi Mumbai History beckons at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, as India are all set to take on South Africa in the final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. A new champion will be crowned. In the league stage, the Proteas Women defeated India in Vizag, but a final comes with a different kind of pressure. With an expected jam-packed crowd, the Women in Blue will look to turn the tables. There is no major rain threat for now, though some passing showers could occur. The forecast is changing hour by hour, but as…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Navi Mumbai India had their final training session ahead of the much-anticipated ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final against South Africa, scheduled for November 2 at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. It was a light-hearted session for the Women in Blue, reflecting calmness and confidence before the summit clash. The players began with a few warm-up drills, followed by a short net practice. Radha Yadav was the first to hit the nets, accompanied by bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi. The two were seen having a long discussion before Radha began her bowling stint. Shafali Verma had…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Navi Mumbai The stage is getting ready at the DY Patil Stadium, in Navi Mumbai, as India take on South Africa in the final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. Either side could lift their maiden Women’s ODI World Cup title. But for the home team to script that dream moment, they have to negate potential threats posed by the South Africa camp. Spin Surprise — Mlaba and Tryon in Form Before the tournament began, South Africa’s spin department looked like a weak link. Nonkululeko Mlaba was the only frontline spinner, with Sune Luus and Chloe…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Navi Mumbai Team India have done it! They knocked the defending champions, Australia, out of the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, chasing down a 339-run target with five wickets and nine balls to spare. Jemimah Rodrigues was the star, smashing an incredible unbeaten 127, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur made a vital 89. But while Jemimah deservedly took the spotlight, fans should not overlook the impactful cameos from Deepti Sharma (24 off 17), Richa Ghosh (26 off 16), and Amanjot Kaur (15 not out off eight balls). Without those contributions, the chase could have been far more…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Navi Mumbai The DY Patil Stadium witnessed a historic night as India pulled off a record-breaking run chase, defeating Australia by five wickets in the second semi-final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. Chasing 339, Jemimah Rodrigues led the way with a stunning unbeaten 127, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur scored a crucial 89. Their partnership and a few late contributions sealed India’s spot in the final. This was India’s highest-ever successful chase in Women’s ODIs, and also the highest successful chase in Women’s World Cup history. A record crowd of around 35,000 turned up in Navi…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Navi Mumbai Australia, the defending champions, posted 338 in 49.5 overs against India in the second semi-final of the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in Navi Mumbai on Thursday. A magnificent century from Phoebe Litchfield, along with valuable contributions from Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner, powered them to the huge score. India had an average day in the field, marked by several misfields, overthrows and dropped catches. Questions were again raised about Harmanpreet Kaur’s captaincy, especially her decision to not keep slip fielders and use spinners in the death overs despite having Renuka Singh Thakur (2…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Navi Mumbai Excitement is soaring in Navi Mumbai as India are all set to face Australia today at the DY Patil Stadium in the semi-final of the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. When both sides met earlier in the league stage in Vizag, the defending champions came out on top. Now, all that matters is who wins this all-important knockout to face South Africa in the final on November 2. The Women in Blue are chasing their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title, while the Aussies are aiming to defend their crown and lift the ODI…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Navi Mumbai Team India had their optional and final practice session ahead of the crucial semi-final clash against Australia on Thursday in Navi Mumbai. Amanjot Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Arundhati Reddy, Harleen Deol, Shafali Verma, and Uma Chetry were the only ones who attended. All of them had their usual stints at the nets. Harleen was seen putting in the hard yards, especially against short deliveries. Some tiles were placed where the thrower aimed the plastic balls, and Harleen focused mainly on cuts, pulls, and backfoot punches. The same drill that skipper, Harmanpreet Kaur did in…

Snehasis Mukherjeen Navi Mumbai Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh were in focus as India trained at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, ahead of their semi-final clash against Australia. After being named as the replacement for injured Pratika Rawal, Shafali arrived in Navi Mumbai last night and had a full net session today. The training began with a warm-up routine followed by catching drills, where players took turns practicing both flat and high catches. Once that was done, the team moved to their net sessions. There was one net set up on the main ground and two more beside it.…