England Women (ENG W) lock horns with New Zealand (NZ W) in match No. 27 of the ongoing Women’s World Cup 2025 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, October 26.
Nat Sciver-Brunt-led team, currently third on the points table with nine points from six matches, will look to end the league stage on a high and maintain their winning momentum heading into the knockouts. England have been one of the most consistent teams in the tournament, with wins against South Africa, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and India, and a no-result against Pakistan. Despite a loss against Australia in their previous outing, the team will look to get back to winning ways.
Meanwhile, New Zealand Women have had a tough campaign. With just one win in six matches and two no-results, Sophie Devine-led team has already been knocked out of contention. The White Ferns will be hoping to salvage pride with a strong finish.
ENG W vs NZ W Match Details
| Match | England Women vs New Zealand Women, Match 27, Women’s World Cup 2025 |
| Venue | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| Date & Time | Sunday, October 26; 11:00 AM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming | Star Sports, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam Pitch Report
The Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium pitch in Visakhapatnam is generally considered a batter-friendly surface, but the track tends to support spinners as the game progresses. The average first-inning score at this venue is 230, and the team winning the toss will look to bowl first at this venue.
ENG W vs NZ W Head to Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | 85 |
| ENG W Won | 46 |
| NZ W Won | 37 |
| Tied | 01 |
| No Result | 01 |
| First Fixture | July 14, 1973 (NZ W Won) |
| Last Fixture | July 03, 2024 (ENG W Won) |
ENG W vs NZ W Predicted Playing XIs
England Women (ENG W):
Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones(w), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt(c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell.
New Zealand Women (NZ W):
Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine(c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze(w), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson
ENG W vs NZ W Probable Top Performers
Probable Best Batter: Sophie Devine
The New Zealand captain, Sophie Devine, has featured in six games so far and has been the team’s best batter. With 266 runs under her belt, the veteran cricketer has played some impressive innings. Having already scored two fifties and a century, she will be hoping to continue her batting rhythm in the next game as well.
Probable Best Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone
England spinner Sophie Ecclestone has bagged 11 wickets in five innings and is the third-highest wicket-taker of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 edition. The left-arm spinner has been instrumental with her bowling and will be hoping to back her skills once again in her team’s last league game.
Today’s Match Prediction: England Women to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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