Dominant Partnership Sets New Benchmark in Women’s World Cup 2025
New day, same story — Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal once again showcased their unmatched batting chemistry as they stitched together a record-breaking 212-run opening stand against New Zealand in Navi Mumbai on October 23 (Thursday) during the Women’s World Cup 2025.
Though the duo began cautiously, scoring just 50 runs in the first 10 overs, their ability to hold wickets during the powerplay laid the foundation for a stunning acceleration. Over the next 60 balls, they smashed 65 runs, setting the tone for an explosive third phase of batting that yielded another 73 runs, putting New Zealand’s bowlers firmly on the back foot.
Mandhana led from the front, registering her fifth century of the year — a fluent 95-ball 109 at a strike rate of 114.75. Rawal’s composed yet aggressive approach ensured the pair never lost momentum, creating history with the highest partnership for India in Women’s World Cup history.
Their 212-run partnership not only set a new national record but also became a benchmark for consistency and domination at the world stage.
Record-Breaking Feats by Mandhana and Rawal
The Smriti Mandhana–Pratika Rawal duo continues to redefine records in Women’s One Day Internationals (WODIs). Here’s a look at the milestones they shattered during this innings:
- Highest partnership for India in Women’s World Cup
- 212 – S Mandhana & P Rawal vs NZ, Navi Mumbai, 2025*
- 184 – S Mandhana & H Kaur vs WI, Hamilton, 2022
- 175 – T Kamini & P Raut vs WI, Mumbai, 2013
- 157 – M Raj & P Raut vs AUS, Bristol, 2017
- Batting pairs with multiple 150+ partnerships in Women’s World Cup
- R Haynes & A Healy
- B Clark & L Keightley
- S Mandhana & P Rawal
- Multiple 150+ partnerships in a single Women’s World Cup edition
- R Haynes & A Healy (WWC 2022): 216 vs WI & 160 vs ENG
- S Mandhana & P Rawal (WWC 2025): 155 vs AUS & 158* vs NZ
- Most 100+ run partnerships for a batting pair in a calendar year (WODIs)
- 5* – S Mandhana & P Rawal, 2025
- 5 – B Clark & L Keightley, 2000
- 4* – T Brits & L Wolvaardt, 2025
- 4 – S Bates & R Priest, 2015
- Batting pairs with multiple 200+ partnerships in WODIs
- M Lanning & E Perry
- T Beaumont & A Jones
- T Brits & L Wolvaardt
- S Mandhana & P Rawal*
