Solid batting by Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday, along with sharp bowling, led New Zealand to a 100-run win over Bangladesh in their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 game. New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 100 runs. (PIC - IANS)
A strong batting effort from Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday, followed by excellent bowling, helped New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 100 runs in their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 match at Baraspara Stadium, Guwahati, on Friday. This was New Zealand’s first win of the tournament, moving them up to fifth in the points table.
How did New Zealand bat?
New Zealand chose to bat first on a slow pitch and scored 227/9 in 50 overs. Devine and Halliday played key roles, putting together a crucial 112-run partnership for the fourth wicket after the team had slipp