New Zealand ended their losing streak at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with a commanding 100 run win against Bangladesh at the Baraspara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Friday.
Match Summary
- Bangladesh vs New Zealand: CWC25, Match 11
- New Zealand Women: 227/9 (50 overs)
- Bangladesh Women: 127 all out (39.5 overs)
- Result: New Zealand Women won by 100 runs
Bangladesh vs New Zealand: Match Overview
After choosing to bat first, New Zealand posted a competitive total of 227 for nine on a challenging pitch. Bangladesh struggled in response, losing wickets in clusters and eventually being bowled out for 127, allowing New Zealand to secure a vital victory and revive their tournament campaign.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand: Batting Highlights
New Zealand’s innings started shakily as the top three Suzie Bates (29 off 33 balls, 6 fours), Georgia Plimmer, and Amelia Kerr fell early, leaving the team at 38 for three. Captain Sophie Devine (63 off 85 balls, 2 fours, 2 sixes) and Brooke Halliday (69 off 104 balls, 5 fours, 1 six) then steadied the innings with a crucial 112-run partnership for the fourth wicket, shifting the momentum back to New Zealand. Maddy Green contributed a useful 25 runs, but the lower order failed to make a significant impact. Rabeya Khan stood out for Bangladesh with three wickets.
Bangladesh vs New Zealand: Batting Collapse
Bangladesh’s chase never gained momentum as they lost six wickets for just 33 runs. The top six batters couldn’t surpass five runs each. Fahima Khan (34 off 80 balls, 2 fours) and Nahida Akter (17 off 32 balls, 3 fours) made attempts to resist, while Rabeya Khan (25 off 39 balls, 2 fours) supported Fahima with a 44-run partnership. However, the pressure from New Zealand’s bowling attack was too strong, and Bangladesh were all out for 127.