India Women will face New Zealand Women at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai for the 24th Match of the ICC Women’s World Cup. India needs just a win to reach the semi-finals after three successive defeats, while New Zealand must win both their remaining matches to keep their campaign alive.
These two teams have a compelling history in Women’s ODI cricket, with New Zealand holding a significant 6-3 advantage over India in their most recent encounters since 2022. New Zealand comes into this match with momentum concerns after two washouts, while India is desperate to bounce back from three consecutive losses that have put their campaign in jeopardy.
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The Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai provides excellent conditions for ODI cricket and is known to be a balanced wicket that favors spin bowling. Recent statistics show that spinners have a massive advantage at this venue, having taken 13 wickets compared to just 2 by pacers in the last 5 ODI matches.
The venue has witnessed low-scoring matches with an average first innings score of 202 runs. India has been in poor form with 3 losses and 2 wins in their last 5 completed matches, while New Zealand has been inconsistent with 2 wins and 2 losses (2 abandoned).
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India Women vs New Zealand Women |
| Date | October 23rd, 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| Tournament | ICC Women’s World Cup – 24th Match |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced batting wicket with spin assistance |
| Average Score | 202 runs (first innings average), total scores around 200-230 expected |
| Favors | Significant advantage for spinners (13 wickets vs 2 for pacers) |
| Surface | Good for batting but offers turn and variable bounce for spinners |
| Weather Impact | Mostly cloudy conditions with 10% rain, possible dew factor |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss strongly prefer to bat first (100% opt to bat first) |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Warm conditions at 29°C expected |
| Humidity | High humidity at 76% |
| Wind Speed | Moderate winds at 10 km/h |
| Rain Chance | 10% precipitation expected – mostly cloudy with slight rain risk |
| Overall | Humid conditions with potential for dew in the second innings |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy shows teams winning the toss have a unanimous preference to bat first, with 100% of captains opting to set a target in recent ODI matches. Teams batting first have also won 100% of matches at this venue, indicating that setting a competitive total provides a significant advantage on this surface.
Injury Updates
No injuries have been reported until now; both teams will be playing with their strongest XI.
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IND-W vs NZ-W Head-to-Head Records
- IND beat NZ by 6 wickets: IND-W – 236/4 (44.2), NZ-W – 232/10 (49.5) (29 Oct, 2024)
- NZ beat IND by 76 runs: IND-W – 183/10 (47.1), NZ-W – 259/9 (50) (27 Oct, 2024)
- IND beat NZ by 59 runs: IND-W – 227/10 (44.3), NZ-W – 168/10 (40.4) (24 Oct, 2024)
- NZ beat IND by 62 runs: IND-W – 198/10 (46.4), NZ-W – 260/9 (50) (10 Mar, 2022)
- IND beat NZ by 6 wickets: IND-W – 252/4 (46), NZ-W – 251/9 (50) (24 Feb, 2022)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| S Devine (Captain) | Scored 300 runs and took 2 wickets in 5 matches |
| D Sharma (Vice Captain) | Scored 133 runs and took 13 wickets in 5 matches |
| A Kerr | Scored 117 runs and took 9 wickets in 5 matches |
| S Mandhana | Scored 222 runs in 5 matches |
| L Tahuhu | Took 10 wickets in 5 matches |
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