The twenty-fourth fixture of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 sets the stage for an enthralling showdown as India Women take on New Zealand Women on October 23rd at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. The contest begins at 3:00 PM (IST) and promises an intense battle between two evenly matched sides eager to strengthen their semifinal hopes.
India approaches this encounter with determination to bounce back after a string of narrow defeats. The hosts began their campaign on a high with a 59-run (DLS) win over Sri Lanka, followed by a dominant 88-run victory against Pakistan. However, their momentum dipped in recent games — losing closely contested matches against South Africa (by 3 wickets), Australia (by 3 wickets), and England (by 4 runs). Despite the setbacks, India’s balance of seasoned performers and young talent continues to make them one of the tournament’s most competitive sides.
New Zealand, meanwhile, have demonstrated admirable resilience amid a fluctuating campaign. They troubled Australia early in their clash, reducing them to 128/5 before a late partnership turned the tide. A narrow defeat to South Africa followed, but the White Ferns responded in emphatic style with a 100-run triumph over Bangladesh, reaffirming their potential. However, rain-marred fixtures against Sri Lanka and Pakistan halted their progress, making this contest vital to their World Cup aspirations.
Head-to-Head:
- Total Matches – 57
- India Wins – 22
- New Zealand Wins – 34
- No Result – 0
- Tied – 1
New Zealand holds the upper hand historically, having won 34 of their 57 meetings. However, India have enjoyed recent success, clinching a 2-1 series victory during the New Zealand tour of India in October 2024, which adds an intriguing edge to this high-stakes clash.
Squads:
India Women’s Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh (WK), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Pooja Vastrakar, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur, Titas Sadhu, Amanjot Kaur, Meghna Singh, Devika Vaidya, Harleen Deol
New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Devine (C), Amelia Kerr, Suzie Bates, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr, Fran Jonas, Hannah Rowe, Izzy Gaze (WK), Eden Carson, Molly Penfold, Lauren Down, Bernadine Bezuidenhout (WK)
Where to Watch: India Women vs New Zealand Women – 24th Match
Cricket fans can catch the live TV broadcast on the Star Sports Network, while JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar will offer free live streaming across smartphones, smart TVs, tablets, and web browsers, ensuring comprehensive digital access for fans nationwide.
Global Broadcast & Streaming Partners:
Australia: Prime Video (Amazon)
Bangladesh: Nagorik TV & T Sports; digital streaming via Toffee
Pakistan: PTV Sports & Ten Sports; online via Myco and Tamasha
Caribbean: ESPN Caribbean; live streaming via ESPN Play Caribbean
New Zealand: Sky Sport 1 & Sky Sport 3; streaming on Sky Go & Sky Sport Now
UK & Ireland: Sky Sports Cricket & Sky Sports Main Event; available via Sky Go & NOW TV
USA & Canada: Willow TV & Willow Xtra; digital access via Cricbuzz
Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport Cricket (DStv); streaming on the SuperSport App
MENA (Middle East & North Africa): CricLife Max (via E&); available on StarzPlay & StarzON
Papua New Guinea: TVWAN Action; available online at icc.tv
Schedule:
India Women – ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Fixtures
30 Sept: vs Sri Lanka – Guwahati – Won by 59 runs
5 Oct: vs Pakistan – Colombo – Won by 88 runs
9 Oct: vs South Africa – Vizag – Lost by 3 wickets
12 Oct: vs Australia – Vizag – Lost by 3 wickets
19 Oct: vs England – Indore – Lost by 4 runs
23 Oct: vs New Zealand – Navi Mumbai
26 Oct: vs Bangladesh – Navi Mumbai
New Zealand Women – ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Fixtures
1 Oct: vs Australia – Indore – Lost by 89 runs
6 Oct: vs South Africa – Indore – Lost by 6 wickets
10 Oct: vs Bangladesh – Guwahati – Won by 100 runs
14 Oct: vs Sri Lanka – Colombo – No result
18 Oct: vs Pakistan – Colombo – No result
23 Oct: vs India – Navi Mumbai
26 Oct: vs England – Visakhapatnam
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