In a bright Guwahati weather, New Zealand’s White Ferns racked up a 100‑run win over Bangladesh on Sunday at Baraspara Stadium, giving NZ their first victory in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The win pushed New Zealand up to fifth place in the points table.
The hosts chose to bat first on a slow pitch. Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday forged a 112‑run partnership for the fourth wicket, turning a shaky start at 35‑for‑3 into a comfortable total of 227‑for‑9 from 50 overs. Halliday topped the board with 69 off 104 balls while Devine steadied the innings with a 63‑run knock. Earlier Pakistani striker Suzie Bates was out for 29, and Bangladesh had taken early control with wickets falling to Georgia Plimmer and Amelia Kerr.
Bangladesh’s bowlers, led by young leg‑spinner Rabeya Khan, managed two clean overs, ending with 3‑for‑30 in 10 overs. The rest of the Bangladesh attack—Marufa Akter, Nahida Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi and Fahima Khatun—could offer a few wickets but left too many runs at the back end.
Bangladesh’s chase collapsed under New Zealand’s relentless bowling. In the powerplay, Jess Kerr and Mair took wickets early, leaving the visitors 26‑for‑3. Fahima Khatun fought on with a 34‑run stand, but the rest of the lineup fell apart, and Bangladesh were all out for 127 in 39.5 overs.
Jess Kerr was a star for the hosts, taking 3‑for‑21 from 8 overs, while Lea Tahuhu also finished with 3‑for‑22 from 6 overs – a perfect match as she celebrated her 100th ODI. Mair returned with economical figures of 2‑for‑20, and spinners Amelia Kerr and Eden Carson summarized the bowling effort with 1‑for‑23 and 1‑for‑13 respectively.
Quick marks
- New Zealand: 227‑for‑9 (Halliday 69, Devine 63).
- Bangladesh: 127‑all‑out (Fahima Khatun 34, Rabeya Khan 25).
- Toss: NZ won the toss and batted first.
- Notable: Jess Kerr (3‑21), Lea Tahuhu (3‑22), Rabeya Khan (3‑30).
The big‑margin win confirms New Zealand’s strong start in the World Cup, while Bangladesh needs to regroup as they chase a tough top‑five position on the points table.
Source: ianslive
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