Bangladesh Vs New Zealand, ICC Women's Cricket World Cup: NZ-W Open Their Account With 100-Run Win Over BAN-W

Bangladesh Vs New Zealand, ICC Women's Cricket World Cup: New Zealand Women's magnificent bowling performance helped the White Ferns register their first win of the tournament, beating Bangladesh by 100 runs

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Bangladesh Vs New Zealand, ICC Women's Cricket World Cup: NZ-W Open Their Account With 100-Run Win Over BAN-W Photo: X/ WHITE_FERNS
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  • New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 100 runs in ICC Women's World Cup match

  • Brooke Halliday was named Player of the Match for her match-saving 69-run loss

  • New Zealand are now fifth in the points table while Bangladesh are at sixth

New Zealand finally broke through in the Women’s World Cup 2025, registering their first win of the tournament with a convincing 100-run triumph over Bangladesh in Guwahati. Batting first, the White Ferns were under early pressure after losing key wickets, but a 112-run stand between Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday resurrected their innings. Their composed efforts, combined with a strong finish in the final ten overs, propelled New Zealand to 227/9 on a slowish surface.

In reply, Bangladesh’s innings never quite recovered. The top and middle order wilted under relentless seam and swing bowling from Rosemary Mair, Jess Kerr, Amelia Kerr and Lea Tahuhu, losing wickets at regular intervals. Some late resistance from the lower order delayed the collapse, but the run flow was never assured.

Bangladesh were eventually bowled out for 127 runs, handing New Zealand a dominant victory. The match slipped away early during the batting powerplay, as Bangladesh showed too much caution and lacked momentum. Credit must go to the New Zealand bowlers for executing disciplined plans throughout

Bangladesh Vs New Zealand, ICC Women's Cricket World Cup: Toss Update

New Zealand Women won the toss and opt to bat.

Bangladesh Vs New Zealand, ICC Women's Cricket World Cup: Playing XIs

Bangladesh Women: Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (wk/c), Sobhana Mostary, Sumaiya Akter, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi

New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson

The White Ferns are winless after two games and will face the spin challenge of the Nigar Sultana-led side, who have one victory so far. But history is in favour of New Zealand, who are yet to taste defeat against Bangladesh in one-day internationals.

Bangladesh Vs New Zealand, ICC Women's Cricket World Cup: Squads

New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Bree Illing, Rosemary Mair, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Hannah Rowe

Bangladesh Women: Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (wk/c), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akter Meghla, Fariha Trisna, Sumaiya Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi, Fargana Hoque

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