The news is confirmed! Team India Women have officially secured their spot in the semi-finals of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 after defeating New Zealand in a high-stakes group match.

Here are the key details of the match and the qualification:WEET Cotton T-Shirt and Pyjama Set for Men,Night Wear for Men,Men's Pyjama Set 122

India's Dominant Performance

Batting Masterclass: India's victory was built on a spectacular batting performance, primarily from the openers. Smriti Mandhana (109) and Pratika Rawal (122) both slammed scintillating centuries, stitching a record-breaking 212-run opening partnership—the highest for India in a Women's World Cup.

Massive Total: Their efforts, combined with a quick-fire unbeaten 76 from Jemimah Rodrigues, helped India post a commanding total of 340/3 in 49 overs (innings shortened due to rain).

Clinical Bowling: Chasing a revised DLS target of 325 in 44 overs, New Zealand struggled to keep up with the required run rate. Pacers Renuka Singh Thakur (2/25) and Kranti Gaud (2/48) struck crucial blows early on, and the team successfully restricted New Zealand to 271/8 in their 44 overs.YOHO Bubbles Men Ortho slippers | Soft comfortable and stylish flip flop slippers for Men

Semi-Final Qualification Confirmed; The win guaranteed India's place as the fourth team to qualify for the knockout stage, joining Australia, South Africa, and England.

Tie-Breaker Rule: Crucially, India qualified based on the "greater number of wins" rule. Despite having a final group game left, India's three wins cannot be surpassed by New Zealand or Sri Lanka (both on a maximum of two wins), securing the semi-final berth for the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side.

Semi-Final Opponent: India, who are set to finish fourth in the group stage, will likely face the table-toppers (either Australia or South Africa) in the second semi-final on October 30 at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.