IND-W vs NZ-W Head-to-Head Record & Stats in ODIs | ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Warm-up
IND-W vs NZ-W Head-to-Head Record & Stats: India Women will face New Zealand Women in their second warm-up game of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, Bengaluru, on 27 September 2025 at 15:00 IST.
Both sides suffered defeats in their opening fixtures and will be eager to bounce back. Playing in home conditions, India will start as slight favourites, but New Zealand’s strong batting order, led by Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr, ensures this will be a competitive clash.
Let’s take a look at the IND-W vs NZ-W head-to-head record, recent form, and key stats ahead of this warm-up contest.
IND-W vs NZ-W Head-to-Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | IND-W Won | NZ-W Won | No Result | First-ever Fixture | Most-recent Fixture |
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| 54 | 32 | 21 | 1 | 1978 (IND Won) | Oct 29, 2024 (IND Won) |
India Women have historically held the upper hand, winning 32 of their 54 ODIs. In recent games, however, New Zealand have been competitive, making this matchup evenly poised.
India Women – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (IND-W – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 25 | England Women | Lost | By 152 runs | 187/10 – 339/9 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Australia W | Lost | By 43 runs | 292/10 – 412/10 |
| 17 Sep 25 | Australia W | Won | By 102 runs | 281/7 – 190/10 |
| 14 Sep 25 | Australia W | Lost | By 8 wickets | 282/2 – 281/7 |
| 22 Jul 25 | England W | Won | By 13 runs | 318/5 – 305/10 |
Read Also: BCCI Centre of Excellence Pitch Report – IND-W vs NZ-W
New Zealand Women – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (NZW – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 25 | India A Women | Lost | By 4 wickets | 273/9 – 226/6 (DLS) |
| 09 Mar 25 | Sri Lanka W | Won | By 98 runs | 245/7 – 182/10 |
| 07 Mar 25 | Sri Lanka W | Won | By 78 runs | 215/10 – 167/10 |
| 23 Dec 24 | Australia W | Lost | By 75 runs | 122/5 – 290/10 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Australia W | Lost | By 65 runs | 215/10 – 291/7 (DLS) |
Key Player Battles
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Smriti Mandhana vs Jess Kerr – India’s opener against New Zealand’s swing bowler.
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Deepti Sharma vs Amelia Kerr – Spin all-rounders who can change the game with bat and ball.
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Harmanpreet Kaur vs Sophie Devine – Two captains with match-winning ability.
IND-W vs NZ-W Prediction
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If India bats first: Expect a score around 260–280, with Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues key.
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If New Zealand bats first, A target of 250+ will be competitive, with Bates or Kerr likely to anchor.
Prediction: India Women are favourites, but New Zealand can pull off an upset if their top order clicks.