Will New Zealand get third time lucky?
Having started their World Cup campaign with two heartbreaking losses, the world number four ODI team, New Zealand will be looking to pick themselves up and earn those first points as they take on Bangladesh next, in match number 11 of the 13th edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, on Friday.
It will not be easy peasy for the White Ferns given that the Bangla tigresses have roared in this competition upsetting Pakistan in their opening game and then giving a tough time to the four time world champions England in their second.
As Guwahati prepares to host this fixture, it will be a riveting contest between the batters of New Zealand and bowlers of Bangladesh. Will Marufa Akter, in this World Cup, strike for the third time, in the first over? Or will the Smash Sisters power New Zealand to a much needed win?
Head-to-Head
Bangladesh and New Zealand have played four ODIs against each other, of which New Zealand have won two. The remaining two matches did not produce results. won 12. At the World Cups, they have just met once in 2022. In that match, New Zealand beat Bangladesh by nine wickets, chasing 141.
Bangladesh and New Zealand have played four ODIs against each other, of which New Zealand have won two. The remaining two matches did not produce results. won 12. At the World Cups, they have just met once in 2022. In that match, New Zealand beat Bangladesh by nine wickets, chasing 141.
Squads
Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Farzana Haque, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sumaiya Akter
New Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze (wicket-keeper), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis (wicket-keeper), Bella James, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu
Players to watch out
Sobhana Mostary: The right-handed middle-order batter top scored with 60 runs in her previous appearance against England.
Marufa Akter: The right-arm seamer of Bangladesh has claimed wickets in the first over of the match twice in this World Cup so far.
Sophie Devine: The captain of New Zealand is the leading run scorer in this World Cup so far with 197 runs in two matches, including the best of 112.
Amelia Kerr: This New Zealander with four wickets in this World Cup, is a master of googlies and has the ability to trap batters in her web of spin.
Match details
Date: October 10, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Date: October 10, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Live streaming: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar