The 24th Match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is about to shape up for a riveting contest when India Women will take on New Zealand Women on October 23, 2025 (Thursday) at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.
This attractive contest has everything on offer in terms of class, power, and skill as both sides will be eager for a crucial win to boost their semifinal aspirations. The Indian team, at home in front of a devoted crowd, will be keen to stay on track after previously winning, while New Zealand will want to spoil the party and reinvigorate their campaign.
Match Details: IND-W vs NZ-W, 24th Match
| Match | India Women vs New Zealand Women, 24th Match |
| Date | Thursday, October 23, 2025 |
| Venue | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| Tournament | ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 |
| Time | 2:00 PM IST |
Team Overview: IND-W vs NZ-W
India Women’s Preview
The Indian team is in remarkable form in this World Cup. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma continue to provide explosive starts, while Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues have anchored the top order with confidence.
With Renuka Singh and Deepti Sharma leading the bowling unit, they have built up good rhythm and consistency. The fact that they have a home advantage is a big leap for the Indian team, especially with spin-friendly conditions expected at Navi Mumbai.
- Recent Form: W, W, L, W, W
- Key Strength: Balanced team with good batting depth
New Zealand Women’s Preview
New Zealand Women are tough competitors, led by Sophie Devine. They have the extraordinary talent of Amelia Kerr, who is performing at an elite level, and Suzie Bates, providing experience and stability. They can take on any team; however, they have been a concern when finishing games.
The White Ferns’ bowling unit, featuring Lea Tahuhu and Jess Kerr, will need to build early breakthroughs to contain India’s batting strength.
- Recent Form: L, W, W, L, W
- Key Strength: All-rounders and experience of big tournaments.
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Predicted Playing XIs: IND-W vs NZ-W
India Women’s Predicted XI
- Smriti Mandhana
- Shafali Verma
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
- Deepti Sharma
- Richa Ghosh (wk)
- Pooja Vastrakar
- Sneh Rana
- Renuka Singh
- Radha Yadav
- Shikha Pandey
New Zealand Women’s Predicted XI
- Suzie Bates
- Bernadine Bezuidenhout (wk)
- Sophie Devine (c)
- Amelia Kerr
- Maddy Green
- Brooke Halliday
- Hayley Jensen
- Jess Kerr
- Lea Tahuhu
- Eden Carson
- Fran Jonas
Pitch Report & Weather Conditions: IND vs NZ Women
The Dr DY Patil Sports Academy pitch is known to be high scoring. The surface provides true bounce in the early overs and is generally good for batters. As the innings progresses, spinners will come into play, especially in the second innings.
- Type of Pitch: Balanced, slightly batting-friendly.
- Avg 1st Innings Score: 250 – 270
- Weather: Clear skies, 31°C, 70% humidity.
- Toss Prediction: Teams will likely want to chase under the lights.
Key Players to Watch: IND vs NZ Women
India Women
- Smriti Mandhana: In incredible touch and could run riot during the power play.
- Harmanpreet Kaur: As captain, her experience during the finishing stages of the innings will be important.
- Deepti Sharma: Allrounder that adds to both batting and spin-bowling phases.
New Zealand Women
- Sophie Devine: Power hitter and solid allrounder with match-winner status.
- Amelia Kerr: One of the most consistent performers with bat and ball.
- Lea Tahuhu: An express pace bowler who will exploit early swing in Navi Mumbai.
Dream11 Fantasy Tips: IND-W vs NZ-W
Building your Dream11 team for India Women vs New Zealand Women? Here’s a balanced setup for maximum points:
- Wicketkeeper: Richa Ghosh
- Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Suzie Bates, Maddy Green
- All-rounders: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Sophie Devine (VC), Amelia Kerr
- Bowlers: Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh, Lea Tahuhu
- Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur
Vice-Captain: Sophie Devine
Indibet’s Fantasy Tip: Pick more spinners for the second innings, the DY Patil surface tends to slow down later.
Match Prediction: IND-W vs NZ-W
This match promises to be one rugby fixture I know I will remember for so many reasons. India has the home advantage and is in better form. New Zealand has all the bases covered and should be a good contest.
- Predicted Winner: India Women
- Win Probability: India 60% – New Zealand 40%
The Indibet platform expects an exciting match that could go down to the last over of the innings.
Live Streaming & Broadcast: IND-W vs NZ-W
Catch all the live action from India Women vs New Zealand Women, 24th Match:
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Online Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar, ICC.tv
- Live Score: Indibet.com, ESPNcricinfo
Conclusion
The India Women vs New Zealand Women, 24th Match at Navi Mumbai, is much more than just another fixture in World Cups; this fixture is about pride, momentum, and supremacy. Yes, both teams have world-class players with tenacity to boot, but we should be enjoying an unforgettable night under lights at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy.
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