Smriti Mandhana hit a career-best 87 as India beat Ireland in a rain-affected match in Gqeberha on Monday to book a semi-final meeting with Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals. Replying to India's imposing 155 for six, Ireland 54 for two when rain ended play, handing India a rain-adjusted five-run win. India finished the group stage with three wins from four matches and will face Australia in the semi-finals in Cape Town on thursday. England, who play Pakistan in Cape Town on Tuesday, have also qualified for the semi-finals and will finish top of the group if they win. Brief scores:India 155-6 in 20 overs (S. Mandhana 87; O. Prendergast 2-22, L. Delany 3-33)Ireland 54-2 in 8.3 overs (G. Lewis 32 not out)Result: India won by 5 runs (Duckworth/Lewis method)Toss: India.

Source: The Herald February 20, 2023 20:14 UTC