New Zealand Women’s Triumph: Dominant 127-Run Victory Over Bangladesh in World Cup 2025 Opener

Welcome to Sportstar’s coverage of the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 match between Bangladesh and New Zealand, taking place at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

Match Highlights: BAN-W vs NZ-W

Teams

Bangladesh Women: Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (captain, wicketkeeper), Sobhana Mostary, Sumaiya Akter, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi.

New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (captain), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wicketkeeper), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson.

Toss

New Zealand Women won the toss and chose to bat first.

Where to Watch

Catch the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup match between Bangladesh and New Zealand live on the Star Sports Network at 3 PM IST. It will also be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.

Squads

Bangladesh Women: Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (captain, wicketkeeper), Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akter Meghla, Fariha Trisna, Sumaiya Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi, Fargana Hoque.

New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (captain), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wicketkeeper), Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Bree Illing, Rosemary Mair, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Hannah Rowe.

Published on October 10, 2025