The eleventh fixture of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 promises an enthralling encounter as Bangladesh Women take on New Zealand Women on October 10th at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The match kicks off at 3:00 PM IST, with both sides eyeing a crucial win to revive their campaigns and climb the standings.
Form Guide – Bangladesh
Bangladesh have displayed both grit and growth in equal measure. They began their World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, dismantling Pakistan for 129 and comfortably chasing the target with seven wickets to spare. In their next outing, they nearly pulled off a stunning upset against England — posting 179 on a difficult surface and having the defending champions at 103/6, before Heather Knight’s composed half-century and a few marginal umpiring calls swung the game away from them.
Their 2025 season prior to the World Cup had already hinted at their progress. On their Caribbean tour, Bangladesh bounced back from a 9-wicket loss to beat West Indies by 60 runs, narrowly missing out in the series decider. During the World Cup Qualifiers, they showcased consistency and control — finishing second overall, with notable wins over Thailand, Ireland, and Scotland, faltering only against Pakistan and West Indies.
In the September warm-up matches, Bangladesh continued to impress with flashes of brilliance. Their fixture against South Africa was washed out, but a nail-biting 1-run victory over Sri Lanka underlined their never-say-die attitude and readiness for high-pressure contests.
Form Guide – New Zealand
New Zealand, meanwhile, still searching for their first victory, have endured a tough start. Against Australia, they had the defending champions struggling at 128/5 before letting the game slip, eventually losing by 89 runs. Their second outing versus South Africa followed a similar pattern — a competitive batting effort of 232, but an inability to defend it, going down by six wickets.
New Zealand’s 2025 season before the World Cup was brief but promising. They registered a 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka, after the first ODI was washed out, securing dominant victories by 78 runs and 98 runs. However, their rhythm dipped heading into the global event — losing both warm-up matches via the DLS method, by 4 wickets each to India A and India respectively.
Despite their inconsistent run, the White Ferns possess enough experience and firepower to bounce back. With leaders like Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, and Lea Tahuhu at the core, they will be eager to rediscover their winning touch and turn their campaign around.
Head-to-Head:
- Total Matches – 4
- New Zealand Women Wins – 2
- Bangladesh Women Wins – 0
New Zealand and Bangladesh have faced each other four times in ODIs, with the White Ferns holding a comfortable 2-0 advantage, while the remaining two games ended without a result. Their most recent series came during Bangladesh’s tour of New Zealand in December 2022, where New Zealand clinched the first ODI by 8 wickets, before rain washed out the rest of the fixtures.
New Zealand are desperate to translate intent into results, while Bangladesh will look to prove that their spirited performances were no fluke.
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