The upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match between India Women and New Zealand Women is a critical Group-stage encounter taking place on October 23, 2025, at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. This match is pivotal for both teams, with India desperate to seal the final semi-final berth and New Zealand aiming to strengthen their challenge in the tournament.​

India Women, led by Harmanpreet Kaurhave had a challenging campaign so far with three consecutive defeats and stand fourth in the points table. They must win this match to keep semi final hopes alive; a loss would likely end their contention for the top four. On the other hand, New Zealand Women, captained by Sophie Devine in her farewell ODI World Cup, come in well-prepared and motivated to push for a title that has eluded them since 2000.​

India’s squad combines experience and youth, with star batters Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Rodrogus votingand Harmanpreet anchoring the batting line-up. The bowling attack relies on Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakurand Sneh Rana to make breakthroughs and contain the opposition.

New Zealand’s squad features a blend of seasoned campaigners such as Suzie Bates and Tahuhu and promising all-rounders like the Kerr sisters (Amelia and Jess Kerr). The veteran Devine leads by example with her powerful batting and tactical acumen, supported by Brooke Halliday and Maddy Green‘s consistent performances.

IND-W vs NZ-W, Women’s World Cup 2025: Match Details

• Date and Time: October 23; 03:00 pm IST/ 09:30 am GMT
• Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai

IND-W vs NZ-W, Head-to-Head Record:

Matches Played: 57 | England won: 34 | India won: 22 | Tie: 1

Dr DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report:

Dr DY Patil Sports Academy is known for its batting-friendly pitch with good bounce and consistent pace. The surface typically supports stroke play and is conducive to high-scoring games in limited-overs cricket. Fast bowlers may find some early movement, but spinners usually come into play in the middle overs as the pitch tends to slow down. Historically, teams winning the toss prefer to bowl first here, aiming to chase a target on a pitch that tends to get easier for batting in the second innings.

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Squads:

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

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

IND-W vs NZ-W, Women’s World Cup 2025: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• New Zealand Women wins the toss and bowls first
• India Women’s powerplay score: 60-70
• India Women’s total score: 310-320

Case 2:

• India Women wins the toss and bowls first
• New Zealand Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
• New Zealand Women’s total score: 290-300

Match result: Team bowling first to win the game.

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