India Women will lock horns with New Zealand Women in Match 6 of the ICC Women’s World Cup Warm-up Matches 2025 on Saturday, 27 September 2025, at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, Bengaluru. The match begins at 3:00 PM (IST), and both teams will look to fine-tune their strategies before the tournament’s main stage.
Probable Playing XIs
India Women (IND-W)
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Shreyanka Patil, Rajeshwari Gayakwad
New Zealand Women (NZ-W)
Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bernadine Bezuidenhout (wk), Hayley Jensen, Lea Tahuhu, Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Eden Carson
Head-to-Head Stats
India and New Zealand have faced each other numerous times in women’s ODIs and warm-up clashes. In their last five meetings, India Women have won 3, while New Zealand Women claimed 2 victories, highlighting the close contest between the two sides.
Pitch Report
The surface at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground is known for producing high-scoring encounters. Batters will enjoy the true bounce and pace early on, while spinners are expected to come into play during the middle overs. Winning the toss and opting to bat first could be a smart choice.
Weather Forecast
The weather in Bengaluru is expected to be warm and partly cloudy with a temperature of around 31°C and moderate humidity (65-70%). There is a slight chance of light showers, but a full match is expected.
Prediction
Both teams are evenly matched, but India Women have a stronger batting unit and home advantage, which could give them the edge. New Zealand Women, however, can’t be underestimated with their quality all-rounders and disciplined bowling attack.
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