NZ-W vs BD-W Match Preview – New Zealand and Bangladesh Women will lock horns in a crucial ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 encounter at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Friday, October 10th. Both teams are coming into this match with a desire to secure a victory and strengthen their position in the tournament. New Zealand, a powerhouse in women’s cricket, will be looking to assert their dominance, while Bangladesh will be eager to cause an upset and prove their mettle on the global stage.
NZ-W vs BD-W Match Details
NZ-W vs BD-W Pitch Report
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is generally known to be a balanced surface, offering something for both batters and bowlers. In the initial overs, the pacers can expect some assistance from the pitch with the new ball. As the game progresses, the spinners are likely to come into play, with the track offering some turn and grip. The batters who are willing to spend some time in the middle can score big runs. The weather forecast suggests a possibility of light rain, which could bring the Duckworth-Lewis method into play.
NZ-W vs BD-W Weather Report
The weather in Guwahati on Friday is expected to be partly cloudy with a chance of light rain. The temperature will be around 30°C with high humidity levels. The possibility of rain could lead to interruptions and might favor the team batting second.
NZ-W vs BD-W Head-to-Head
New Zealand and Bangladesh have a limited history in Women’s ODIs. In the 4 matches played between the two sides, New Zealand has a clear upper hand with 2 victories, while 2 matches have ended in no result. Bangladesh is yet to register a win against the White Ferns in this format.
NZ-W vs BD-W Playing11
New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine(c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze(w), Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Bree Illing
Bangladesh Women: Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akter Meghla
NZ-W vs BD-W Match Prediction
New Zealand Women will go into this match as the firm favorites, given their experience and superior all-round strength. Their batting lineup, led by the likes of Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates, is formidable, and their bowling attack has a good mix of pace and spin. However, Bangladesh has shown that they can be a competitive side, especially in subcontinent conditions. Their spinners could pose a challenge to the New Zealand batters.
While an upset cannot be ruled out, New Zealand’s overall quality and experience should see them through in this encounter.
Prediction: New Zealand Women to win.
