DY Patil Stadium pitch is an ideal venue for batsmen to excel, and India’s power hitters could find themselves hard to stop on this surface. But Brooke Halliday’s resilient bat-play, Lea Tahuhu’s pace, and Amelia Kerr’s all-round skills will ensure it remains an intense contest until the very last ball has been struck.
In an exciting encounter, the India Women’s National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard shows that India overturned three consecutive defeats against New Zealand to claim victory by 53 runs and secure their spot in the semi-finals. Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana’s centuries helped India post 340-3 before rain delayed New Zealand’s chase starting at 310-4 in 49 overs.
| Date | Venue | Result | India’s Score | New Zealand’s Score | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | India won by 53 runs (DLS method) | 340/3 (49 overs) | 271/8 (44 overs) | Smriti Mandhana |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | New Zealand won by 58 runs | 102 all out (19/20) | 160/4 (20 overs) | Sophie Devine |
| Feb 12, 2022 | John Davies Oval, Queenstown | New Zealand won by 62 runs | 213 all out (49.4) | 275 all out (48.1) | Suzie Bates |
India vs New Zealand
India Women vs New Zealand Women Live Score, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: On Thursday afternoon at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Harmanpreet Kaur-led India’s women’s national cricket team faces New Zealand for a semi-final spot, having seen its chances be dashed after consecutive defeats by Australia, South Africa, and England. The match must win for Harmanpreet Kaur to maintain her hopes for glory at this tournament.
New Zealand are in a similar situation, having two matches washed out. Yet the White Ferns have shown plenty of tenacity throughout their campaign and boast experienced players such as Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr as well as rising talent such as Isabella Gaze and Brooke Halliday in their squad.
India’s top order batted with confidence and composure, capitalising on loose deliveries while efficiently rotating strike. India amassed a total of 340/3 in 49 overs; their batsmen demonstrated an effective plan to counter New Zealand bowlers.
Indian bowling also looked strong, with spinners adding depth and variety to its lineup. Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana stood out, taking three wickets respectively while other notable bowlers such as Kranti Gaud, Pratika Rawal, Shree Charani, and Renuka Singh Thakur also contributed wickets for India.
Brooke Halliday made an 81 off 84 balls but the White Ferns fell far short of their target, finishing on 271/8 after 44 overs. Their fightback was marred by her dismissal off Shree Charani’s delivery – she anticipated sharper turn but instead Sneh Rana caught it at square leg!
New Zealand Women Batting First
Sophie Devine won the toss and elected to field. New Zealand-W batsmen looked set for an effective start, reaching 135/3 in just 10 overs before the visitors managed to halt them with inaction from their batsmen, losing momentum quickly.
India-W occupy commanding position
With a lead of 154 runs against New Zealand at the DY Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday, India’s Women were in a commanding position in their penultimate group stage match at DY Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai. Though their early-season performance had been impressive, India have struggled to convert their starts into big scores.
India’s bowlers have also struggled in the death overs, failing to step up when required over recent matches. Young pacer Kranti Gaud has come under scrutiny for her inconsistent death bowling performance.
India boasts several quality players that can step up at critical moments and deliver the goods, particularly its batting lineup, with Smriti Mandhana, Rohit Sharma and Shikha Pandey showing impressive form. Furthermore, other middle and lower order batsmen may make essential contributions throughout a match, making India a dangerous opponent at any given moment.
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