India stormed into the semifinals of ICC Women's World Cup crushing New Zealand by 186 runs. Riding on left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad's brilliant five wickets for just 15 runs and skipper Mithali Raj's magnificent 109 runs, India defeated Kiwis In Derby yesterday. The win ensured Indian eves qualify for the semi-finals for the first time since 2010. Put into bat, India recovered from an early wobble of 21 for 2 in eighth over to score a challenging 265 for 7 in their final league match. A 132-run stand between Mithali and Harmanpreet Kaur for the third wicket brought them back into the match. Kaur scored 60 runs. A brilliant quick-fire 70 off just 45 balls from Krishnamurthy, studded with seven fours and two sixes, took India past 260. Chasing 266 for a win, New Zealand crashed out for just 79 runs in 25.3 overs.In Women's Cricket World Cup second Semi-final, Indian eves will clash with Australia on Thursday. In first semifinal England will take on South Africa on Tuesday. The final will be played on next Sunday.
News On AIR | July 16, 2017 8:03 AM
India defeats New Zealand to reach semi-finals of Women's World Cup