Mithali Raj makes fifty as India seal semi-final spot
A half-century from Mithali Raj was the standout performance, and it was backed up by a disciplined show with the ball as India csealed their place in the semi-finals.
IND v IRE: India innings highlights
Ireland, choosing to bowl at the Guyana National Stadium on Thursday, 15 November, didn't allow India to get away in the Powerplay, but a let-off for Raj on 3 proved costly. The first-wicket pair of Raj and Smriti Mandhana added 67 in 9.6 overs, and Jemimah Rodrigues pitched in with a brisk 18.
Kim Garth and Lucy O'Reilly were again impressive with the ball for the lowest ranked side in the tournament, as Ireland found some spirit to pull things back at the death and give themselves 146 to chase.
IND v IRE: Ireland innings highlights
Clare Shillington provided some fireworks, and Isobel Joyce showed sparks of intent, but on the whole, Ireland's chase never quite got the momentum it needed. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur changed around her bowling, with her off-spin a particular threat for the opposition.
Ireland could go no further than 93/8, and are still without a win in the tournament. India play Australia on Saturday in a game that will decide the Group B toppers.