New Zealand Women secured a convincing 100-run win against Bangladesh Women in Match 11 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. New Zealand batted first after winning the toss and put a good score of 227/9 on the board in their 50 overs. Skipper Sophie Devine (63 runs) and Brooke Halliday (69 runs) played their part, sharing a vital 112-run partnership to salvage the innings after early deterioration reduced New Zealand to 38/3. Rabeya Khan was the Bangladeshi bowlers' choice, with 3/30.

In reply, Bangladesh-W also struggled miserably in their pursuit of 228, being finally bowled out for 127 in 39.5 overs. Only three Bangladeshi players scored above double figures, with Fahima Khatun (34 runs) and Rabeya Khan (25 runs) showing some resistance in a losing cause. New Zealand bowlers stood out in a wonderful performance, led by Jess Kerr and Lea Tahuhu, who each claimed three wickets, providing a one-sided victory for their team.

NZ-W vs BAN-W: Who said what?

Brooke Halliday (Player of the Match):

"I guess the biggest thing after the couple of days was being okay with getting ones and being okay with being boring. We knew the plan, bat long till the 40th over and then have the party time. It’s easy to bat with Sophie; she keeps it simple, and that helps me. What we did well today was keep things simple with the ball, and it worked for us."

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Nigar Sultana (Bangladesh Captain):

"We bowled well early on but couldn’t maintain consistency with the bat. After 40 overs, we leaked too many boundaries, and that cost us. The lower middle order is trying hard, but we need more from the top batters. Hopefully, the bowlers continue this form, and our batting unit steps up in the next game."

Sophie Devine (New Zealand Captain):

"Really pleasing for this side to get on the board. Conditions were tough, but Brooke and I accepted that it wouldn’t be easy. Mair and Lea were exceptional with the ball, attacking the stumps and keeping pressure on. Every point is gold in this tournament, so we’ll take each game as it comes."