In the 11th match of the Women's World Cup 2025, the New Zealand Women's team delivered a b performance to defeat the Bangladesh Women's team by a significant margin of 100 runs.
Sports News: New Zealand registered a splendid 100-run victory over Bangladesh in the 11th match of the Women's World Cup. In the match played in Guwahati on Friday, the Kiwis scored 227 runs for nine wickets in 50 overs, aided by half-century innings from captain Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday. In response, the Bangladesh team could only manage 127 runs in 39.5 overs before being all out.
For New Zealand, Jess Kerr and Lea Tahuhu claimed three wickets each, while Rosemary Mair picked up two successes. Additionally, Amelia Kerr and Eden Carson secured one wicket apiece.
New Zealand's Innings — Captain Devine and Halliday Stabilize Shaky Start
New Zealand had a poor start in this match played at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. The team lost three wickets for just 38 runs in 10.5 overs. Georgia Plimmer (4), Suzie Bates (29), and Amelia Kerr (0) were dismissed cheaply. Following this, captain Sophie Devine and experienced all-rounder Brooke Halliday forged a crucial 112-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Devine scored 63 runs off 85 balls, including 2 fours and 2 sixes, while Halliday hit 69 runs off 104 balls, featuring 5 fours and 1 six.
Both batters stabilized the innings and maintained the run rate in the middle overs. Devine completed her third half-century of this World Cup in the 38th over. In the final overs, Maddy Green (25) and Jess Kerr (11) added runs quickly, which helped the team's score reach 227. For Bangladesh, Rabeya Khan was the most successful bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 30 runs in 10 overs, while Nahida Akter, Nishita Akter, and Shorna Akter secured one success each.
Bangladesh's Innings — Top Order Collapses Against New Zealand's Bowling Attack
Chasing a target of 228 runs, the Bangladesh Women's team had an extremely poor start. The Bangladeshi batters simply couldn't stand their ground against the Kiwis' accurate bowling. By the 14th over, the team had lost 5 wickets for just 30 runs. Top-order batters Rubya Haider (5), Sharmin Akter (8), Nigar Sultana (4), Shobhana Mostary (3), and Sumaiya Akter (6) all failed to reach double figures.
However, Fahima Khatun (34) and Rabeya Khan (25) formed a 44-run partnership for the eighth wicket, saving the team from an embarrassing situation. Additionally, Nahida Akter (17) also contributed with a 33-run partnership with Fahima for the seventh wicket. But against New Zealand's disciplined bowling, the entire Bangladesh team was bundled out for 127 runs in 39.5 overs.
New Zealand's fast bowlers Jess Kerr (3/29) and Lea Tahuhu (3/22) gave Bangladesh's batters no opportunity to play freely. Additionally, Rosemary Mair (2/19) maintained pressure with excellent line and length in the middle overs, while Amelia Kerr and Eden Carson secured one wicket each.
