Jhulan, who retired from all forms of international cricket in 2022 after playing her final match against England at Lord's, praised the team\u2019s efforts while mentioning Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal\u2019s opening partnership and centuries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The pacer, who is still the leading wicket-taker in women's international cricket with 355 wickets across all formats, penned on X, \u201cWell played, India! @mandhana_smriti and @PratikaRawal64 were brilliant, putting together a record 212-run opening partnership, the highest for India in Women\u2019s World Cup history. And with this key win in the qualification match, #TeamIndia is through to the semi-finals!\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking of the match, India, after being put to bat first, started off on a high note as openers Mandhana and Rawal shared a record 212-run partnership. The former walked back scoring 109 off 95 deliveries, while the latter was dismissed for a 134-ball 122, finishing as the highest run-scorer for her side and in the game overall.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After the Indian vice-captain\u2019s dismissal, Jemimah Rodrigues, who was benched in the previous game and walked in to bat at No. 3 this time, notched up a brilliant unbeaten 55-ball 76 as the hosts tallied 340\/3 in the rain-shortened 49-over innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After another rain delay, the second innings was cut short to 44 overs as the Kiwis had a revised target of 325 to chase. The Indian bowlers then put on a show, keeping the opposition under pressure and restricting them from scoring big.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After the Indian vice-captain\u2019s dismissal, Jemimah Rodrigues, who was benched in the previous game and walked in to bat at No. 3 this time, notched up a brilliant unbeaten 55-ball 76 as the hosts tallied 340\/3 in the rain-shortened 49-over innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With that, India sealed the last-remaining semi-final spot, joining Australia, South Africa, and England in the final four.<\/p>\r\n\r\n