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Snehasis Mukherjee in Navi Mumbai India have qualified for the semi-final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup after defeating New Zealand by 53 runs (DLS method) at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. After three successive losses, this was a must-win clash for the Women in Blue, and they delivered in style in front of a record crowd of 25,166. Chasing a revised target of 325 runs in 44 overs due to rain, New Zealand struggled early as Kranti Gaud gave India the perfect start by dismissing Suzie Bates for one. Georgia Plimmer and Amelia Kerr tried to rebuild…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Navi Mumbai India made a mammoth 340/3 in 49 overs in the Women’s World Cup match against New Zealand. After a rain interruption, the match was reduced to 49 overs per side. This is India’s highest-ever total in Women’s ODI World Cups, surpassing the 330 scored earlier in this edition against Australia. Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal smashed centuries, while Jemimah Rodrigues scored an unbeaten 76, as India posted a big total in this virtual quarter-final clash against New Zealand. India went back to their five-bowler plan as Jemimah replaced Amanjot Kaur in the XI. However, Harmanpreet…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Navi Mumbai India and New Zealand are all set to face each other on October 23 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. It is a do-or-die clash for both sides in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The Women in Blue are currently fourth on the points table with four points (2 wins, 3 losses) and a net run rate of +0.526. The White Ferns sit just below them in fifth place, also with four points (1 win, 2 losses, 2 no results), but with a lower net run rate of -0.245. With Australia,…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Navi Mumbai Team India finally had their first and only practice session ahead of the crucial clash against New Zealand in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup tomorrow (October 23). It’s a virtual quarter-final between the two sides in Navi Mumbai. India’s practice was washed out yesterday due to sudden heavy rain. So, the full squad turned up today. After a short warm-up, Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal batted in rotation in one net, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Harleen Deol did the same in another. Later, Amanjot Kaur, Deepti Sharma, and Jemimah Rodrigues also had long…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Navi Mumbai New Zealand are gearing up for the virtual quarter-final clash against India in the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, with both teams eyeing the lone remaining semi-final spot. It has been a challenging campaign so far for the White Ferns. After two back-to-back losses, they registered a win against Bangladesh, but their next two games in Colombo were washed out due to rain. With four points and a net run-rate of -0.245, they currently sit fifth on the table. Young off-spinner Eden Carson has also had a tough campaign, managing just two wickets in…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Navi Mumbai Team India are gearing up for a must-win clash against New Zealand in Navi Mumbai in the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup. With only two wins in five games, the home side are under real pressure. The match against the White Ferns is now a virtual quarter-final for Harmanpreet Kaur’s team. Ahead of the game, all eyes are on India’s team combination. Against England, India picked six bowling options, a needed move, but to make space, they dropped Jemimah Rodrigues while sticking with Harleen Deol at number three. Was that the right call? Should India…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Indore The Indian Women’s team’s home World Cup campaign is under serious threat after suffering three back-to-back defeats. After starting strongly with wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan, the Women in Blue went on to lose against South Africa and Australia in Vizag, followed by a narrow four-run defeat to England in Indore. India’s fate in this competition was always going to be decided by their performance in the four big games, and so far, they have lost three of them, with one remaining against New Zealand in Navi Mumbai. It has been disheartening for fans, not…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Indore It was a hat-trick of losses for India in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, as they fell just four runs short against England in Indore. Despite fifties from Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Deepti Sharma’s all-round brilliance, India couldn’t cross the line. England held their nerve to stay unbeaten in the tournament, while India’s path to the semifinals has now become steeper — two games and two wins needed. Chasing 289, India had a poor start. Pratika Rawal was dismissed for six as Lauren Bell separated the dependable opening pair of Pratika and Smriti.…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Indore Deepti Sharma’s four-wicket haul helped India restrict England to 288/8 in 50 overs at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, despite a classy 109-run knock from Heather Knight. England won the toss and chose to bat first, making two expected changes — Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Bell replaced Sarah Glenn and Em Arlott. India’s playing XI saw a surprise call as they went in with six bowling options. Pacer Renuka Singh Thakur returned to the side, replacing batter Jemimah Rodrigues. Both England openers, Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones, had struggled against inswingers earlier in the tournament. Indian…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Indore India’s vice-captain, Smriti Mandhana, was the only player to attend the team’s optional practice session on Saturday (October 18), a day before the crucial ICC Women’s World Cup clash against England at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. During Friday’s high-intensity practice, when the Women in Blue focused on match simulation drills, Smriti was mostly seen interacting with teammates and guiding them. She was constantly discussing field placements and plans with both pacers and spinners. The vice-captain was also seen interacting with batters based on the field set, showing her growing leadership presence within the group. But…