India Vs New Zealand Highlights, ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Warm-up Match: Harmanpreet’s 69 Leads India To 4-Wicket Win

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India were totally dominated by last year's finalists England in their first warm-up fixture. Indian bowlers were taken for runs while the batters struggled to make much.

India vs England warm-up report

Before heading into this match, NZ-W played IND A-W on September 25. IND A-W won the match by 4 wickets. Shafali Verma made a blistering 70 off 48 balls for the winning side and for NZ-W, it was Isabella Gaze whose knock of 101 went in vain.

When IND-W played NZ-W the last time in a W-ODI, India won the match by 6 wickets and star batter Smriti Mandhana got a 100.

All eyes will be on how our batters perform today hinting at the World Cup opener on September 30.

New Zealand Women have won the toss and asked India Women to field first.

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New Zealand Women (Batting XI, Fielding XI): Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine(c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze(w), Bella James, Jess Kerr, Flora Devonshire, Eden Carson, Polly Inglis, Bree Illing, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair

India Women (Batting XI, Fielding XI): Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Shree Charani, Arundhati Reddy, Uma Chetry, Amanjot Kaur

Rain has delayed the start in the warm-up fixture between India Women and New Zealand Women. The toss has taken place, and India Women have opted to bowl first once conditions allow.

Good news, cricket fans! The rain has completely stopped, and the covers are being removed from the field. The umpires are out for pitch and outfield inspection.

Kranti Gaud strikes early! Georgia Plimmer has to depart after failing to negotiate a sharp delivery from Gaud. The ball strikes her pads in line, and the umpire raises the finger. India Women’s bowling attack makes an immediate impact.

NZ-W 14/1 (3.1)

The first powerplay continues with New Zealand Women steadying after the early blow. The batters are rotating strike well but struggling to find boundaries. Kranti Gaud has already made an impact with that early LBW, and India Women’s bowlers remain disciplined.

NZ-W 29/1 (5)

Kranti Gaud strikes again! Suzie Bates couldn’t deal with a well-directed delivery, and a straightforward catch at the fielder sees her walk back. India Women firmly on top early in the innings.

NZ-W 38/2 (7.3)

That’s another tidy over wrapped up. Sneh Rana kept things tight, mixing her flight and pace cleverly. Sophie Devine, however, continues to look dangerous – 28 off just 14 balls, striking with authority. Amelia Kerr is playing the anchor role, steady at 12 off 28, content to rotate the strike.

NZ-W 71/2 (12)

Sophie Devine continues to anchor the innings with a measured yet aggressive knock of 38 off 32 balls, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Amelia Kerr is steady at 22 off 39, rotating strike but struggling to find boundaries.

NZ-W 91/2 (16.5)

It has started raining again. The dark clouds have returned, and the rain is pouring down once again. Umpires have called for the covers, and players are heading off the field.

NZ-W 92/1 (16.5)

The heavens have opened again, forcing players off the field as umpires call for the covers. Fans will have to wait as the match faces another stoppage. The outfield is soaking up water, and officials will monitor conditions closely before resuming play.

Sophie Devine has reached a well-earned 50 off 46 balls, showcasing her signature mix of power and timing, keeping the scoreboard ticking for New Zealand. Amelia Kerr is steady at 37 off 57, rotating strike and ensuring partnerships hold strong.

NZ-W 123/2 (22)

WICKET! Amelia Kerr departs after edging one to the keeper. Sree Charani delivers a clever full ball outside off, and Kerr, attempting to defend, is drawn forward and gives a faint outside edge. Uma Chetry takes a sharp catch behind the stumps, and India strikes with a key breakthrough. Amelia departs on 40.

NZ-W 129/3 (24.1)

What a dream start for Sree Charani, she’s turned this game on its head. A touch short, right on the top of off stump, Devine tried to free her arms for the cut but misjudged the length. The ball sneaks through and crashes into the stumps. Devine goes for 54.

NZ-W 132/4 (27.3)

WICKET! Brooke Halliday departs LBW! India continue to tighten the screws. Pratika Rawal drifts one in on a good length, targeting leg stump. Halliday goes for the sweep, but she’s beaten by the drift and hit right in front. A confident appeal from Rawal, and the umpire’s finger goes up straightaway. Halliday goes for 11.

NZ-W 153/5 (29.1)

Oh no, the rain is back, the drizzle has turned heavier and the umpires have called the players off the field. The ground staff are quick with the covers, rushing in to protect the pitch and square.

NZ-W 158/5 (31)

The batters are swinging hard, looking to launch some big shots, but India’s bowlers aren’t giving an inch, dot balls, clever variations, and sharp fielding are keeping the Kiwi hitters on their toes.

NZ-W 193/5 (37.1)

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WICKET! Izzy Gaze Stumped! What a sensational piece of work by Arundhati Reddy and the Indian keeper Uma Chetry. Gaze steps out of the crease, perhaps looking to attack, but Reddy’s delivery is too clever. The keeper whips off the bails in a flash, a long-distance stumping that leaves the batter stranded.

NZ 200/6 (38.3)

Reddy strikes again! A perfect delivery sneaks past the defense and crashes into the stumps, leaving Kerr stranded. India’s bowler is on fire, picking up another crucial wicket and tightening the screws on New Zealand Women. Jess Kerr goes for 12.

NZ 219/7 (41)

WICKET! Flora Devonshire Caught by Sree Charani! Charani strikes again! A tidy delivery draws Devonshire into a false shot, and the batter skies it straight back to the bowler.

NZ 232/8 (42)

Innings Break!

Rain shortened the contest, and New Zealand Women finish their innings at 232/8 in 42 overs. India’s bowlers dominated late, picking up crucial wickets and keeping the Kiwi batters under pressure.

The Indian openers have started cautiously. Uma Chetry is settling in, taking her time to find the gaps, while Pratika Rawal plays a more watchful role, rotating strike and keeping the scoreboard ticking.

IND-W 23/0 (4)

The Indian openers continue their steady start. Uma Chetry is anchoring the innings with 22 off 26 balls, while Pratika Rawal supports with 14 off 16. 8 runs in the 7th over.

IND-W 44/0 (7)

WICKET! Pratika Rawal Bowled by Jess Kerr! A big breakthrough for Windies! Jess Kerr delivers a perfectly pitched ball, and Rawal, who had been steady at the crease with 15 off 18 balls (2 fours), misses the line completely.

IND-W 54/1 (8.1)

WICKET! Uma Chetry Caught by Sophie Devine off Eden Carson! What a crucial breakthrough for New Zealand! Chetry, who had been anchoring the innings with 38 off 36 balls, mistimes a shot and sends it straight to Devine in the field.

IND-W 71/2 (10)

Harmanpreet Kaur is at the crease with 12 off 18 balls, while Harleen Deol supports with 11 off 18. Both batters are rotating strike well and looking to consolidate after early wickets.

IND-W 87/2 (15)

Harleen Deol leading the charge on 30 off 35 balls and Harmanpreet Kaur supporting with 28 off 37. Both batters are rotating strike efficiently while punishing any loose deliveries, keeping the scoreboard ticking.

IND-W 124/2 (21)

A flurry of boundaries in the last three overs from both the batters as India are trying to push up the run rate in the middle overs. Both Harmanpreet and Harleen are slowly pushing for two well-deserved fifties.

IND-W 149/2 (26)

Both batters have crossed their half-centuries, hitting at least one boundary every over to keep the run rate at nearly six. Harmanpreet is batting at 50 off 64 balls, while Harleen is at 58 off 62.

IND W 177/2 (30)

Harleen has decided that she will be the one to take charge of the middle overs, hitting four boundaries in as many overs, while Harmanpreet is rotating the strike with all her experience. India's run rate remains almost run-a-ball, with the target almost within touching distance.

IND-W 202/2 (33.3)

Massive blow for India as Harleen, who seemed destined for a good score tonight, has to retire hurt at 74. However, her replacement Richa Ghosh ends the next over with a boundary, backed by a resurgent Harmanpreet. Just 23 more needed to win.

IND-W 214/3 (36)

WICKET! Richa Ghosh Castled by Bree Illing! What a delivery from Bree Illing! A perfectly pitched ball around off, hitting the deck and jagging back sharply, beats Richa Ghosh completely. She tries to defend but misjudges the line, and the ball sneaks through the gap between bat and pad, rattling the stumps. Ghosh departs for 9 off 7.

IND-W 221/4 (36.5)

WICKET! Rodrigues Bowled by Bree Illing! Bree Illing strikes again! Rodrigues, who had 8 off 7 balls (1 four), misjudges a good-length delivery around off, and the ball sneaks past the bat to rattle the stumps.

IND-W 230/5 (38.4)

WICKET! Harmanpreet Kaur Caught and Bowled by Jess Kerr! A key breakthrough for New Zealand! Jess Kerr delivers a full, straight ball that sticks on the surface, and Harmanpreet Kaur drives early, only to chip it straight back to the bowler. Kerr takes the catch effortlessly, dismissing the Indian skipper after a fine 69 off 86 balls.

IND-W 230/6 (39.1)

FOUR! Deepti Sharma Seals Victory for India Women! What a thrilling finish! Eden Carson bowls flatter down the leg side, and Deepti Sharma calmly paddles it away to the fine leg boundary. That boundary brings up the winning runs, giving India Women a 4-wicket victory (D/L method) over New Zealand.

IND-W 237/6 (40.2)

India couldn't have asked for a better start than this ahead of the much-anticipated ICC Women's World Cup. They played without Smriti Mandhana, still managed to win by 4 wickets. The best thing about the match was the bowling performances by the Indian team.

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