IND-W vs NZ-W Warm-up Match Preview & Prediction | ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Clash

IND-W vs NZ-W Warm-up Match Preview & Prediction: 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.

India is coming off a big defeat against England Women, while New Zealand lost to India A in a rain-hit game. Both teams will be eager to find a rhythm before the tournament begins.

India enters as the slight favourites due to home advantage and batting depth. Still, the White Ferns’ experienced trio of Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, and Amelia Kerr can turn the game anytime.

Match Details – IND-W vs NZ-W Warm-up 2025

IND-W vs NZ-W Team Preview & Analysis

India Women

India suffered a massive loss against England Women, but will treat this as a chance to regroup. Smriti Mandhana’s form is the biggest plus, while Jemimah Rodrigues impressed with a fluent 66. Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma will be crucial in the middle order.

Their bowling lacked penetration last game, but Renuka Singh Thakur and Kranti Gaud hold the key with the new ball. Sneh Rana and Radha Yadav will provide spin support.

• Top Batter: Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma
• Top Bowlers: Renuka Singh Thakur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud

Probable XI (India Women):
Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Sneh Rana, Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur, Uma Chetry

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New Zealand Women

New Zealand showed promise against India A but couldn’t defend 273. Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, and Sophie Devine remain the pillars of their batting. Georgia Plimmer and Brooke Halliday add depth, while Isabella Gaze brings confidence after her recent ton.

Their bowling revolves around Jess Kerr and Amelia Kerr. Lea Tahuhu and Rosemary Mair provide variety, making this a competitive attack.

• Top Batter: Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine
• Top Bowlers: Jess Kerr, Amelia Kerr, Lea Tahuhu

Probable XI (New Zealand Women):
Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Flora Devonshire, Bree Illing, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair

IND-W vs NZ-W Pitch and Weather Report

Bengaluru Pitch Report

• Pitch Condition: Flat track, favours batting, but spinners could get grip under lights.

• Batting: 280+ should be a good first-innings score.

• Bowling: Pacers get limited early swing; spinners may dominate later.

• Average 1st Innings Score: 270–280

Weather Forecast

• Cloudy with chances of morning thunderstorms

• Temperature: 22–25°C

• Humidity: High

• Toss: Teams are likely to bowl first as chasing has been easier here.

IND-W vs NZ-W Winning Prediction

Both teams are searching for form ahead of the main tournament. India’s home conditions and stronger batting depth give them an edge, but New Zealand’s senior trio of Bates, Devine, and Kerr can’t be underestimated.

Prediction: India Women to beat New Zealand Women in a close contest.