IND-W vs NZ-W Pitch Report: India Women will face New Zealand Women in a warm-up clash ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, Bengaluru, on 27 September 2025, at 15:00 IST.
With both sides looking to recover from early defeats, this match will serve as a crucial test of combinations and form before the mega event begins.
BCCI Centre of Excellence Pitch Report – IND-W vs NZ-W
The BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru has a unique surface mix. Depending on which track is used (Ground A, B, or C), teams can expect varied conditions.
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Ground A (Mumbai red soil): Offers pace and bounce, making life easier for stroke-makers. Pacers can extract carry early on.
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Ground B (Mandya local soil): Spin-friendly surface where slower bowlers dominate as the game progresses.
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Ground C (Black cotton soil): Abrasive, two-paced wicket that tests batting skills in the middle overs.
Batting Conditions
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Openers like Smriti Mandhana and Suzie Bates can take advantage of the true bounce during the power play.
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Once spinners settle, a rotating strike will be key to avoiding collapses.
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A par score here would be 260–280 runs in ODIs.
Pace Bowling
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Morning cloud cover could provide movement for new-ball bowlers like Renuka Singh Thakur and Jess Kerr.
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Seamers extracting bounce will play a big role in the first 10 overs.
Spin Bowling
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Spinners such as Deepti Sharma and Amelia Kerr are expected to dominate the middle overs.
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If Ground B is used, spin will be decisive, especially under lights when the pitch slows down
Average 1st Innings Score (ODIs at Bengaluru)
255 -265 runs
Toss Prediction – IND-W vs NZ-W
Captains may prefer to bowl first, considering the slight assistance for seamers in the morning and chasing advantage under lights.
Read Also: IND-W vs NZ-W Head-to-Head Record & Stats
IND-W vs NZ-W Weather Forecast – Bengaluru (26 Sep, Afternoon)
The forecast suggests cloudy skies with chances of light showers in patches. Conditions will favour swing bowlers early on.
Hourly Outlook (Local Time – Bengaluru):
| Time | Temp | Rain | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Cloud Cover | Conditions |
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| 09:30 | 22°C | 10% | 9 km/h | W | 75% | Overcast, swing likely |
| 12:30 | 25°C | 20% | 11 km/h | W | 85% | Cloudy, aiding seamers |
| 15:30 | 26°C | 40% | 12 km/h | WSW | 90% | Thunderclouds possible |
What Conditions Suggest – IND-W vs NZ-W
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If India Women bat first: Expect Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues to give them a flying start. A score around 260–280 looks competitive.
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If New Zealand bat first, Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr could anchor the innings, with a target of 250–270 realistic.
Key Factor: Spin bowling will be the game-changer. Whichever side’s spinners apply pressure in the middle overs will likely dominate.
