KEY POINTS
- Sophie Devine (63) and Brooke Halliday (69) anchor New Zealand’s inning after early setbacks.
- Jess Kerr and Lea Tahuhu took three wickets each, dismantling Bangladesh’s chase.
GUWAHATI, India: New Zealand Women delivered a dominant all-round performance to thrash Bangladesh Women by 100 runs in the 11th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati.
Batting first, New Zealand posted a solid total of 227 for 9 in their 50 overs, thanks to key contributions from Sophie Devine (63 off 85) and Brooke Halliday (69 off 104).
Despite early stumbles, the White Ferns stabilized their innings with a 112-run stand between Devine and Halliday after being reduced to 38 for 3.
Bangladesh spinner Rabeya Khan was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with impressive figures of 3 for 30 in her 10 overs, while Nahida Akter, Nishita Akter, and Fahima Khatun chipped in with one wicket each.
In reply, Bangladesh’s chase never gained momentum as they collapsed to 127 all out in 39.5 overs, handing New Zealand a convincing victory.
The Bangladesh top order fell cheaply, with only Fahima Khatun (34 off 80) and Rabeya Khan (25 off 39) showing some resistance.
New Zealand’s bowling attack was clinical. Jess Kerr and Lea Tahuhu led the charge with three wickets apiece, while Rosemary Mair took two wickets and Amelia Kerr and Eden Carson grabbed one each.
Extras (31 runs) were Bangladesh’s third-highest contributor in a disappointing batting display, highlighting the team’s struggle to deal with disciplined bowling and tight fielding.
With this win, New Zealand continues their push for a semi-final spot, while Bangladesh will look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.
Match Summary:
New Zealand Women: 227/9 (50 overs)
Bangladesh Women: 127 all out (39.5 overs)
Result: New Zealand Women won by 100 runs
Player of the Match: Brooke Halliday 69 (104)
