New Zealand kicked off their campaign in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 with a comfortable 100-run victory over Bangladesh at Barsapara Stadium on Friday (October 10, 2025).
Match Summary
Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana was unfazed by losing the toss as Rabeya Khan quickly dismissed Georgia Plimmer and Amelia Kerr.
The spinner managed to slow down the scoring, pace star Marufa Akter (one for 58 in 7 overs) had a night to forget.
Suzie Bates, who finally got on the scoreboard in the tournament, took advantage of Marufa’s wide deliveries, hitting them all over the field since the bowler couldn’t find her usual swing.
However, Bates’ innings ended prematurely at 29 when she was run out during the PowerPlay after getting distracted by the ball.
Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday put together a solid partnership of 112 runs for the fourth wicket.
It was the significant partnership between Devine (63) and Halliday (69) that saved New Zealand before Fahima Khatun sent Halliday back.
Skipper Devine, who achieved her third straight 50 plus score in this tournament. She hit back to back sixes in the 44th over off Nishita Akter Nishi before the spinner bowled her out.
Tahuhu and Eden Carson managed to score 16 runs in the last over, bringing their team’s total to 227 for nine.
For Bangladesh to achieve its second highest chase in this format, a solid start was essential.
However, the Tigresses found themselves at 22 for three by the end of the PowerPlay, with Jess and Rosemary Mair taking wickets with their swing and preventing boundaries.
In the following four overs, Bangladesh lost three more wickets for just 11 runs.
Pacers Jess Kerr and Lea Tahuhu each took three wickets to break down the opponent’s chase.
Fahima and Rabeya’s partnership of 44 runs for the eighth wicket attempted to extend the chase, but the team was all out in 39.5 overs, marking their second consecutive defeat.
Final Result
New Zealand – Brooke Halliday 69, Sophie Devine 63, Rabeya Khan 3/30 – New Zealand 227/9 in 50 overs defeated Bangladesh 127 in 39.5 overs.
Bangladesh – Fahima Khatun 34, Jess Kerr 3/21, Lea Tahuhu (3/22).
Player of the Match: Halliday.
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