England and New Zealand will clash in the 27th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 tournament at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam on October 26, 2025.
New Zealand exited the race for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final race as they lost to India in their previous league game. This will be the final league game for New Zealand and also the final ODI of captain Sophie Devine’s career, as she had announced retirement from the format before the tournament began. New Zealand will want to give Devine the perfect send-off with a win over England.
Here is the predicted New Zealand XI for match 27 of Women’s World Cup 2025:
Top Order: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr

Suzie Bates had a poor World Cup so far, with only 30 runs at an average of 7.50 with best score of 18. Georgia Plimmer performed a little better with 65 runs to show for with an average of 16.25 and best score of 16.25. Amelia Kerr has done decently with both the bat and the ball, having made 102 runs and taken seven wickets in six games.
Middle Order: Sophie Devine (C), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green

Captain Sophie Devine did all she could in her final World Cup, scoring 266 runs at an average of 66.50 in six games, including one century and two fifties, with the best score of 112. Brooke Halliday has 223 runs at an average of 55.75, including two fifties, with the best score of 81 while Maddy Green has scored 67 runs at an average of 16.75.
Lower Order: Isabella Gaze (WK), Jess Kerr

Isabella Gaze scored 115 runs at an average of 38.33 with the best score of 65* while Jess Kerr has scored 22 runs and taken eight wickets at an economy of 5.17 with best bowling figures of 3/21.
Bowlers: Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson

Rosemary Mair has taken four wickets with a best bowling figure of 2/20, while Lea Tahuhu has been the best bowler for New Zealand Women with none wickets at an economy of 4.93 and best bowling figures of 3/22. Eden Carson has taken two wickets in six games and scored 8 runs.
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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