India are through to the T20 World Cup semi-finals after beating Ireland in their final group match.
Smriti Mandhana was once again the star of the show for India as she slammed her career-best 87 in the shortest format to help India post 155 against Ireland.
With other batters struggling, Mandhana’s knock was vital for the Women in Blue. Shafali Verma did share a 62-run stand with Mandhana, but it was the southpaw who did the bulk of scoring. While wickets tumbled at the other end, Jemimah’s 12-ball 19 right at the end ensured India got past 150.
Defending a 156-run target, India reduced Ireland to 1/2 in the first over itself. But Gaby Lewis and Laura Delany then brought Ireland's innings back on track with an unbeaten 53-run stand.
Unfortunately for Ireland though, rain came along when they were 54/2 after 8.2 overs, five runs behind as per the DLS method.
And with the rain not relenting, the match was called off without any further play, sending India through to the semi-finals.
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