Last Updated: October 25, 2025 11:56 PM
The twenty-seventh ODI of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will be played between England Women and New Zealand Women on October 26, 2025, at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.
The match will start at 11:00 AM IST (10:30 AM IST local time).
The match will be broadcast live on Sony Network.
ENG vs NZ: Head to Head
England holds an 8-2 lead over New Zealand in the Women’s ODI World Cup.
England has a strong overall ODI record against New Zealand. This season will be the first time the two teams have met.
England defeated New Zealand in the 2022 World Cup.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: England vs New Zealand Team Status
England: In 6 ODIs this season, they are third in the table with 4 wins, 1 loss, and 1 loss, for 9 points and an NRR of 1.024.
Total is in strong form with 12 wins in 16 ODIs in 2025.
Heather Knight (255 runs) has made significant contributions with the bat. Sophie Ecclestone (11 wickets) and Linsey Smith (9 wickets) have shown strength in bowling.
New Zealand: In 6 ODIs this season, they are sixth in the table with 1 win, 3 losses, and 2 losses, for 4 points and an NRR of -0.490.
Total is in average form with 5 wins in 14 ODIs in 2025.
Sophie Devine (266 runs) and Brooke Halliday (223 runs) have made significant contributions with the bat. Lea Tahuhu (9 wickets) has been a force to reckon with with the bowling.
England Probable Playing XI
- Tammy Beaumont
- Sophia Dunkley
- Heather Knight (C)
- Natalie Sciver
- Alice Capsey
- Amy Jones(WK)
- Emma Lamb
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Charlotte Dean
- Linsey Smith
- Lauren Bell
New Zealand Probable Playing XI
- Izzy Gaze
- Georgia Plimmer
- Maddy Green
- Sophie Devine(C)
- Brooke Halliday
- Suzie Bates
- Amelia Kerr
- Lea Tahuhu
- Jess Kerr
- Rosemary Mair
- Eden Carson
ENG vs NZ Match Weather & Pitch Report
Dr. Y.S. The pitch at the Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium is a flat track, offering early help to the batsmen, with spinners becoming more effective later on. The average first innings score is 200 runs.
The temperature in Visakhapatnam on October 26, 2025 is 25-32°C, partly cloudy, with a 5-10 km/h wind, and a 20% chance of rain. A full match is expected.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: ENG vs NZ Match Prediction
England vs New Zealand Women Match Prediction: England’s batting will be led by Heather Knight and Natalie Sciver, while Sophie Ecclestone and Linsey Smith will provide the bowling strength.
An 8-2 World Cup record will boost confidence.
New Zealand’s batting will be led by Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday, while Lea Tahuhu and Jess Kerr will provide the bowling strength.
England’s chances of winning are 70%, while New Zealand’s are 30%. If England bats first and scores 250+, their chances of victory will increase.
New Zealand needs a big innings from Devine and early wickets from Tahuhu to win. England has the upper hand.
