The twenty-seventh clash of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 promises an enthralling contest as England Women face New Zealand Women on October 26th at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Set to begin at 11:00 AM IST, the game marks the final group-stage encounter for both sides — with England looking to regain their winning rhythm, while New Zealand seeks to finish their campaign with pride and purpose.
England began their World Cup campaign with signature resilience and control, meeting expectations at every turn. Their opening matches demonstrated remarkable dominance — first dispatching South Africa for a mere 69 runs before sealing a 10-wicket win, then methodically chasing down Bangladesh’s total of 178 with four wickets to spare. The rhythm continued against Sri Lanka, where Nat Sciver-Brunt’s composed 117 anchored them to a commanding 89-run triumph.
Rain intervened during a challenging tie with Pakistan, when England found themselves struggling at 133/9. Yet, in the crucial clash against India, Heather Knight rose to the occasion with a brilliant century, steering her side to a thrilling four-run victory. Though England faced a setback in a tight contest against Australia, their campaign so far has underlined their reputation as one of the tournament’s most balanced and formidable outfits.
New Zealand’s World Cup journey, in contrast, has been defined by tenacity and spirited comebacks amid ups and downs. Their early battle with Australia saw them wrest momentum, reducing the defending champions to 128/5 before a lower-order rally shifted the tide. The close defeat to South Africa while defending 232 highlighted their fighting spirit, even as results wavered.
A comprehensive 100-run victory over Bangladesh injected renewed confidence into the side, only for rain-affected fixtures against Sri Lanka and Pakistan to disrupt their flow. In their most recent outing against India, New Zealand displayed heart in a daunting chase of a DLS-adjusted 325, with Brooke Halliday’s resilient 81 and Izzy Gaze’s 65* support reflecting the team’s resolve despite falling short by 53 runs. Through all challenges, the White Ferns have played with pride and a will to compete till the very end.
Head-to-Head:
- Total Matches – 85
- England Wins – 46
- New Zealand Wins – 37
- No Result – 1
England holds an edge over New Zealand, winning 46 of their 85 encounters. Their most recent face-off occurred during the New Zealand tour of England, where the hosts clinched a 2-1 series victory, further asserting their dominance in the rivalry.
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