New Zealand celebrated a commanding 100-run victory against Bangladesh in their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 fixture. The foundation for this win was laid by a significant partnership between Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday, who rescued New Zealand from an early wobble to post 227/9. The bowlers then completed the job with aplomb.
Opting to bat first on a challenging surface, New Zealand’s innings was given stability by the fourth-wicket pair of Devine and Halliday. They forged a crucial 112-run alliance, with Halliday leading the scoring with a well-crafted 69 and captain Devine providing support with a composed 63. Their efforts turned the tide after a difficult start where three wickets fell for just 35 runs.
Contributions from the lower order helped push the total towards the end of the innings. Bangladesh’s bowling unit showed promise, particularly young leg-spinner Rabeya Khan, who ended with impressive figures of 3/30.
Chasing 228, Bangladesh’s batting lineup faltered under sustained pressure from the New Zealand bowlers. An early collapse, with Rosemary Mair and Jess Kerr taking wickets, set a negative tone. Fahima Khatun’s 34 was the highest score in a dispirited chase that saw Bangladesh bowled out for 127. Jess Kerr (3/21) and Lea Tahuhu (3/22) were the stars with the ball, spearheading the demolition and securing a significant win for their team in the tournament.
