The England Women vs. New Zealand Women 27th Match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will be played on 26th October (Sunday), at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. Both teams are extremely competitive, and this match promises quality cricket, exciting fantasy picks, and interesting moments that will likely impact the table.
In this article, PB77 will discuss match details, pitch report, Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable making XIs, and everything else cricket fans need to create their fantasy team.
Match Details: ENG-W vs NZ-W
| Match Info | Details |
| Match | ENGW vs NZW, 27th Match, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 |
| Date | Sunday, October 26, 2025 |
| Time | 11:00 AM |
| Venue | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| England Women’s Squad | Playing: |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge |
| Bench | Not specified |
| Support Staff | Not specified |
| Venue Guide | |
| Stadium | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium |
| City | Visakhapatnam |
| Capacity | 28,000 |
| Ends | Vizzy End, DV Subba Rao End |
| Hosts to | Andhra |
| Broadcast Guide | |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
| TV Channel | Star Sports Network |
ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam: Pitch Report
The ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium has a reputation for being a batting-friendly wicket that generally provides some assistance to spinners later in the match. The average score after the first innings is around 250-270 in women’s ODIs. Batters have good opportunities to play their shots relatively soon in an innings, while spinners will come into the game more in the middle overs.
Summary on the Pitch:
- Great batting wicket first half.
- Spin bowlers get grip and turn during the second innings.
- Dew may play a part in the evening for teams chasing.
Toss Prediction:
Teams winning the toss may choose to bowl first after seeing the dew and chasing comfortably under the lights.
England Women’s Team Preview
The England Women’s team has performed well during this World Cup, driven by captain Heather Knight. Batting has been consistent up the order, with Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophia Dunkley a reliable duo. Sophie Ecclestone leads an effective bowling unit that has been able to provide needed breakthroughs.
Key Players to Watch:
- Nat Sciver-Brunt: Reliable all-rounder with both bat and ball.
- Heather Knight: Experienced captain who steadies the innings.
- Sophie Ecclestone: The world’s leading spinner, key in the middle overs.
New Zealand Women’s Team Preview
The New Zealand Women’s team, led by Sophie Devin, will be eager to bounce back after a mixed bag during the group stage. The White Ferns have a good mix of experience and youth and need their top order to be strong with their swing bowlers to provide an impact.
Key Players to Watch:
- Sophie Devine: Explosive all-rounder and captain.
- Amelia Kerr: Game-changing leg-spinner and aggressive batter.
- Suzie Bates: Veteran batter and opening partner who stabilizes the innings.
ENG-W vs NZ-W Head-to-Head Overall
| Category | Total | England Women (W) | New Zealand Women (W) | Draws |
| Total Matches | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Total Score | 7 | 5 | 2 | — |
| Home Stadium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Away Stadium | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| International Cricket Federation (INT CF) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Women’s World Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Women’s Peace Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
ENG-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction
Here’s our Dream11 Team Prediction for the 27th Match of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025:
Dream11 Fantasy Team: Small League
- Wicketkeeper: Amy Jones
- Batters: Heather Knight, Suzie Bates, Sophia Dunkley
- All-rounders: Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Sophie Devine (VC), Amelia Kerr
- Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Lea Tahuhu, Charlie Dean, Jess Kerr
- Captain: Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Vice-Captain: Sophie Devine
Fantasy Cricket Tips for ENG-W vs NZ-W
- Select at least two all-rounders (Sciver-Brunt, Devine, Kerr), who add well-balanced and double points.
- Batters are favored on pitch early, and top-order players are key.
- Spinners such as Ecclestone and Kerr for the middle overs can take key wickets.
- If England bats second, Amy Jones is a good pick for extra fantasy points from behind the stumps.
Related Reads:
Australia Women vs South Africa Women Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips
Sri Lanka Women vs Pakistan Women Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips
Probable Playing XIs: ENG-W vs NZ-W
England Women:
Tammy Beaumont, Sophia Dunkley, Heather Knight (C), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amy Jones (WK), Alice Capsey, Danielle Wyatt, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell
New Zealand Women:
Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout (WK), Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (C), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas, Hannah Rowe
Match Prediction: ENG-W vs NZ-W
The teams are very evenly matched. However, simplifying it, England Women have been more consistent with bat and ball of late. England Women could just edge New Zealand in a close contest, given the better all-round depth.
- PB77’s Predicted Winner: England Women
Conclusion
The England Women v New Zealand Women 27th Match at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam promises to be one of the best matches in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. With players like Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophie Devine, and Amelia Kerr involved, players and fans can expect a good match with runs and drama.
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