India secured a dominant 53-run victory over New Zealand via DLS method to reach the 2025 Women's World Cup semifinals. Stellar centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal, coupled with Jemimah Rodrigues' rapid unbeaten 76, propelled India to a commanding 340/3. New Zealand faltered in their chase, finishing at 271/8.
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