Match Overview – India Women vs New Zealand Women
In a thrilling encounter of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, the India Women’s team delivered a stunning performance against New Zealand Women.
Played on 23 October 2025, India showcased dominant batting, brilliant teamwork, and adaptability despite rain interruptions.
🌟 Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal Power India to 340/3
India Women, batting first, made a massive total of 340 runs for 3 wickets in 49 overs.
The opening pair gave India a flying start:
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Smriti Mandhana: 109 runs off 95 balls
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Pratika Rawal: 122 runs off 134 balls
Both batters looked in top form, punishing the New Zealand bowlers with elegant shots and clean hitting. Their partnership laid the foundation for India’s commanding total.
🌧️ Rain Disrupts Play — Target Revised for New Zealand
Rain played spoilsport midway through the match, and the Duckworth-Lewis method (DLS) came into effect.
New Zealand were given a revised target of 325 runs in 44 overs.
However, the pressure of the big chase, along with tight Indian bowling, proved too much for the visitors.
🎯 New Zealand Struggle Under Pressure
New Zealand Women lost early wickets, including captain Sophie Devine, who was dismissed by Renuka Singh Thakur with a brilliant outswinger.
Despite small partnerships in the middle order, the consistent Indian bowling attack and sharp fielding ensured the run rate stayed in control.
💪 India’s Bowling Performance
The Indian bowlers were disciplined and aggressive:
| Bowler | Overs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renuka Singh Thakur | 8 overs | 3 wickets | 4.2 eco |
| Deepti Sharma | 10 overs | 2 wickets | 3.8 eco |
| Pooja Vastrakar | 7 overs | 1 wicket | 5.1 eco |
New Zealand were eventually bowled out for 251 runs, giving India a comfortable win by 74 runs (DLS method).
🏆 Result Summary
| Detail | Information |
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| Match | India Women vs New Zealand Women |
| Tournament | ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Date | 23 October 2025 |
| Result | India Women won by 74 runs (DLS method) |
| Player of the Match | Smriti Mandhana (109 off 95 balls) |
📈 Impact on Points Table
With this victory, India Women climbed to 2nd position in the World Cup 2025 points table.
The big win has boosted their net run rate and strengthened their chances of qualifying for the semi-finals.
🔥 Top Talking Points
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Smriti Mandhana’s second century of the tournament.
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Pratika Rawal’s maiden World Cup hundred.
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India’s all-round performance under Harmanpreet Kaur’s captaincy.
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Effective bowling strategy to defend a big total.
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Rain interruptions and DLS adjustments well managed by India.
📣 What’s Next for Team India?
India Women will next face Australia Women in their upcoming group match.
If they continue their strong form, India could finish at the top of the table before the knockout stages.
❓ FAQs – India Women vs New Zealand Women ODI Series 2025
Q1. Who won the 1st ODI between India Women and New Zealand Women 2025?
👉 India Women won the 1st ODI by 7 wickets.
Q2. Who was the Player of the Match?
👉 Smriti Mandhana was awarded Player of the Match for her outstanding 89-run innings.
Q3. Where was the 1st ODI played?
👉 The match was played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Q4. What is the next match schedule of India Women vs New Zealand Women 2025 series?
👉 The 2nd ODI will be played on October 26, 2025, in Mumbai.
Q5. How can fans watch India Women vs New Zealand Women ODI 2025 live?
👉 Fans can watch live streaming on JioCinema and TV telecast on Sports18 Network.
Q6. Who are the top performers in the match?
👉 Smriti Mandhana (batting) and Pooja Vastrakar (bowling) were the standout performers for India.
🏏 Final Verdict
The India Women vs New Zealand Women match was a statement win — showing India’s dominance in both batting and bowling.
Mandhana’s elegant century, Rawal’s patience, and disciplined bowling ensured India remained a top contender for the World Cup 2025 title.
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