The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 warm-up matches continue with an important encounter between India Women and New Zealand Women. The sixth warm-up match is scheduled for Saturday, 27th September, at 3:00 PM IST at the BCCI Centre Of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru. As a warm-up fixture, this match will not be live-streamed, but cricket fans eagerly await the teams’ performances as they gear up for the main tournament.
Match Details: IN-W vs NZ-W
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Women’s World Cup Warm-up Matches 2025 |
| Match | India Women vs New Zealand Women, 6th Match |
| Venue | BCCI Centre Of Excellence Ground |
| City | Bengaluru |
| Match Start Time | 3:00 PM IST, 27th September 2025 |
| Live Streaming | Not Available |
Match Preview
New Zealand Women come into this match after a close warm-up loss against India A Women by the D/L method. New Zealand posted 273/6 batting first, setting a revised target of 224 runs in 40 overs, which India A Women managed to chase down with four wickets in hand. This experience will motivate New Zealand to fine-tune their squad and strategies ahead of the World Cup.
India Women, however, suffered a heavy defeat in their previous warm-up fixture against England Women, losing by 153 runs after being bowled out for 187 chasing a lofty target of 340. This game serves as a great opportunity for India to experiment with combinations, rebuild confidence, and sharpen their skills.
Head-to-Head Records: IN-W vs NZ-W
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Women | 34 |
| India Women | 21 |
| No Result | 0 |
New Zealand enjoys a historical advantage in head-to-head encounters against India in women’s cricket.
Weather & Pitch Report at BCCI Centre Of Excellence Ground
Temperature: Around 25°C
Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy
Pitch Behaviour: Balanced pitch supporting both batters and pacers
Best Suited To: Batters and fast bowlers
Average First Innings Score: Approximately 275 runs
The conditions indicate a fair contest for both batters and bowlers, with the pitch expected to offer assistance to pacers especially in the early overs.
Probable Playing 11
India Women (IN-W) Playing 11:
1. Harmanpreet Kaur (c), 2. Smriti Mandhana (vc), 3. Pratika Rawal, 4. Harleen Deol, 5. Jemimah Rodrigues, 6. Richa Ghosh, 7. Uma Chetry, 8. Renuka Singh Thakur, 9. Deepti Sharma, 10. Sneh Rana, 11. Shree Charani, 12. Radha Yadav, 13. Amanjot Kaur, 14. Arundhati Reddy, 15. Kranti Goud
New Zealand Women (NZ-W) Playing 11:
1. Sophie Devine (c), 2. Suzie Bates, 3. Eden Carson, 4. Flora Devonshire, 5. Izzy Gaze, 6. Maddy Green, 7. Brooke Halliday, 8. Bree Illing, 9. Polly Inglis, 10. Bella James, 11. Amelia Kerr, 12. Jess Kerr, 13. Rosemary Mair, 14. Georgia Plimmer, 15. Lea Tahuhu
Who Will Win Today’s Match? (AI Prediction)
This warm-up clash promises to be evenly balanced, but conditions in Bengaluru may slightly favor India. The presence of Mandhana, Harmanpreet, and Rodrigues gives India a strong batting lineup, while Renuka Singh and Deepti Sharma provide depth in bowling.
New Zealand, however, cannot be underestimated with the experience of Devine, Bates, and Kerr. If their batting clicks, they can put serious pressure on the hosts.
AI Match Prediction:
Winning Probability – India Women: 55% | New Zealand Women: 45%
