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.
Form Guide – India
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.
Form Guide – New Zealand
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 Women Wins – 22
- New Zealand Women 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. This will be an important match in deciding who takes that one remaining spot for the semifinal, joining Australia, England, and South Africa.
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