Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana smashed sublime centuries to guide India into the semi-finals of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, as the hosts defeated New Zealand by 53 runs (DLS) in a thrilling contest at Navi Mumbai.

Rawal and Mandhana blazed their way to 122 and 109 respectively, helping India post an imposing 341 for victory in 49 overs, later revised to 325 in 44 overs due to rain interruptions. The pair's partnership set the tone for India's innings, bringing up a three-figure stand in the 18th over and dominating the Kiwi bowlers.

Mandhana, India's first centurion of the tournament, reached her 109-run milestone in 88 balls, including a six that pushed the opening stand past 200. She fell to Suzie ...