New Zealand Women will face India A Women in the first warm-up match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, Bengaluru. Both sides aim to fine-tune their squads ahead of the main tournament.
Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand Women (NZ-W): –
Georgia Plimmer, Maddy Green, Amelia Kerr, Brooke Halliday, Flora Devonshire, Jess Kerr, Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, Bella James, Izzy Gaze, Polly Inglis, Bree Illing, Eden Carson, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair
India A Women (IND-A-W): –
Dhara Gujjar, Raghvi Bist, Shafali Verma, Tejal Hasabnis, Vrinda Dinesh, Minnu Mani, Sayali Satghare, Tanusree Sarkar, Nandini Kashyap, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, Saima Thakor, Tanuja Kanwer, Titas Sadhu
Head-to-Head Stats
The teams have not faced each other frequently in recent tournaments, making this warm-up a valuable opportunity for both squads to assess form and combinations.
Pitch Report
The pitch at BCCI Centre of Excellence offers good pace and bounce for fast bowlers early on. Batters can expect consistent carry through the innings, while spinners may find grip in the middle overs on the dry surface. Overall, it’s a balanced wicket favoring both batters and bowlers.
Weather Forecast
Bengaluru is expected to have partly cloudy conditions with humidity around 60% and temperatures near 28°C. The chance of rain is low, making a full match likely.
Prediction
New Zealand Women hold a slight edge due to their experienced international squad. India A Women will rely on young talent and disciplined bowling to challenge them in this warm-up encounter.
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