The 24th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 calls for an exciting encounter between India Women facing New Zealand Women at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai – October 23 (Thursday). Both sides are scrambling for a semifinal berth, making the fixture a must-win for each team.
For the India Women, consistency from the middle order and spin magic is essential for keeping the ball rolling. New Zealand Women will want to add to their campaign with all-around skill and tactical prowess.
The Navi Mumbai venue is iconic and will guarantee an electric blue atmosphere, with extra gas for this torrid encounter. Expect a close battle between two evenly balanced sides.
Detailed Venue & Pitch Analysis: IND-W vs NZ-W
The Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai has traditionally provided a good contest between bat and ball. Batters will benefit after settling in, while early movement under lights offers options for the bowler.
- Pitch report: The surface generally remains true with consistent bounce and should favor strokes in the second innings. Competitive scores in women’s ODIs are typically in the range of 250-270.
- Bowling conditions: Spinners can find some grip through the middle overs and especially under the dry Navi Mumbai conditions.
- Weather Forecast: The weather looks clear and will be around 32°c, so we should not expect any interruptions on match day.
Head-to-Head (H2H) Record Analysis
The competition between the India Women and the New Zealand Women has always yielded exciting matches between them. Here is the complete head-to-head:
| Stats | India Women | New Zealand Women |
| Wins | 9 | 12 |
| Avg Runs | 190.1 | 193.7 |
| Max Runs | 279 | 280 |
| Min Runs | 102 | 79 |
New Zealand Women have a small advantage with 12 wins, whereas India Women’s recent form has improved, especially when playing in India. It could be a spellbinding contest of India’s spinners and New Zealand’s aggressive top-order batting setup in this World Cup match.
Team Composition & Key Players: IND vs NZ Women
India Women’s Predicted XI
Smriti Mandhana (C), Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), Pooja Vastrakar, Sneh Rana, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur, Meghna Singh
New Zealand Women’s Predicted XI
Sophie Devine (C), Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bernadine Bezuidenhout (WK), Hayley Jensen, Lea Tahuhu, Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold
Key Players to Watch:
- India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Deepti Sharma
- New Zealand Women: Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, and Jess Kerr
Fantasy Cricket Dream11 Prediction: IND-W vs NZ-W
Fans of fantasy cricket can anticipate increased scoring opportunities and a number of all-rounders performing both roles.
Dream11 Captain Selections
- Smriti Mandhana continues to be consistent at the top with the aggressive start.
- Amelia Kerr: We guarantee she will provide you with numbers with bat and ball. An all-time fantasy player.
Vice Captain Selections
- Harmanpreet Kaur: You can always rely on Harmanpreet Kaur with her match-winning innings, especially in pressure situations.
- Sophie Devine: A big hitter who puts pressure on bowling attacks, with the new ball, she can also move it around the field.
Suggested Dream11 Team
- Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Suzie Bates, Harmanpreet Kaur
- All-rounders: Amelia Kerr, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Devine
- Wicketkeeper: Richa Ghosh
- Bowlers: Renuka Singh, Jess Kerr, Fran Jonas
Strategic Tips for Dream11 Players
- Leverage the pitch: Make selections including a mixture of both pacers and spinners, as the Navi Mumbai pitches will assist both types.
- Watch team form: Players such as Harmanpreet and Kerr usually put their hands up when the pressure mounts.
- Pick an all-rounder as your captain to get points for both pitching and heat play.
Pb77’s Pro Tip: Pay attention to squad notifications as well as the toss during the match to complete your fantasy squad.
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Match Prediction & Expert Insights: IND vs NZ Women
Both teams have equal team strength, but India’s experience in the conditions provides them with a small advantage. If Mandhana and Harmanpreet’s innings get going, the Women in Blue can set or chase down any total comfortably.
New Zealand has experienced campaigners, in particular, Devine and Bates cannot be discounted. It is likely going to be a close finish with India Women slight favorites.
Pb77’s Predicted winner: India Women (narrowly)
Watching Guide: Streaming & Broadcast
Fans can watch the India Women vs New Zealand Women live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar and the match live on Star Sports Network across India. If you are outside India, you can stream it on ICC.tv and your local sports broadcaster services.
FAQs: IND-W vs NZ-W
Q1: What is the head-to-head record for India Women vs New Zealand Women?
New Zealand leads 12-9 in overall encounters in ODIs.
Q2: Who are the Dream11 captain and vice-captain picks?
Smriti Mandhana and Amelia Kerr are your best captain picks, and I would also recommend Harmanpreet Kaur and Sophie Devine as vice-captains.
Q3: What is the pitch and weather conditions for the match?
The DY Patil pitch supports a more equal contest; the weather will be clear on match day.
Q4: How to watch the India Women vs New Zealand Women match live?
The match will be streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar and broadcast on Star Sports Network.
