New Zealand Women Crush Bangladesh by 100 Runs

New Zealand Women Crush Bangladesh by 100 Runs

Women’s ODI World Cup: New Zealand Vs Bangladesh: New Zealand Women showed complete dominance with both bat and ball, defeating Bangladesh Women by 100 runs to take control of the series.

Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bowl first, hoping to make early use of the conditions. However, New Zealand’s batters handled the pressure well after a shaky start. Despite losing three wickets inside the first 11 overs, the middle order — led by Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday — took charge and built a strong partnership that changed the course of the innings.

Once New Zealand reached a competitive total, their bowlers didn’t give Bangladesh any breathing space. Tight bowling from Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, and Rosemary Mair broke Bangladesh’s batting lineup apart. In the end, New Zealand sealed an easy 100-run win, showing their strength in both departments.

New Zealand Innings:

New Zealand didn’t get the start it wanted. Suzie Bates (29 off 33) looked in good touch but was run out after a quick cameo. The early dismissals of Georgia Plimmer (4) and Amelia Kerr (1) left the Kiwis struggling at 38 for 3.

That’s when captain Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday came together and completely changed the game. The pair added a crucial 112-run stand for the fourth wicket. Devine played a calm and steady innings of 63 runs from 85 balls, including two fours and two sixes, while Halliday kept the scoreboard ticking with a patient 69 off 104 balls.

After their dismissal, Maddy Green added a quick 25 off 28 balls to lift the total further. In the final overs, Lea Tahuhu’s short but explosive 12* off just 4 balls gave the innings a strong finish. New Zealand ended on 227/9 in 50 overs, a total that proved too much for Bangladesh.

Among the bowlers, Rabeya Khan stood out with a brilliant spell of 3 for 30, while Fahima Khatun (1/37) and Nishita Akter Nishi (1/47) also chipped in with wickets.

Bangladesh Innings:

Chasing 228, Bangladesh’s innings never really got going. Their top order struggled badly as wickets kept falling early. Sharmin Akhter (3), Rubya Haider (4), and Nigar Sultana (4) were all dismissed cheaply, leaving Bangladesh in deep trouble at 30 for 5.

The middle order tried to rebuild, with Fahima Khatun showing some fight. She top-scored with 34 runs off 80 balls, while Rabeya Khan supported her well with a steady 25 from 39 deliveries. But once both were dismissed, Bangladesh’s lower order collapsed quickly.

New Zealand’s bowlers were on point from the start — Jess Kerr was the pick of them with 3 for 21 in 8 overs, while Lea Tahuhu matched her with 3 for 22. Rosemary Mair also contributed with 2 for 20, keeping the pressure constant. Bangladesh were bowled out for 127 in 39.5 overs, falling short by exactly 100 runs.

Brief Scores:

New Zealand Women: 227/9 (Brooke Halliday 69, Sophie Devine 63; Rabeya Khan 3/30, Fahima Khatun 1/37)

Bangladesh Women: 127 all out in 39.5 overs (Fahima Khatun 34, Rabeya Khan 25; Jess Kerr 3/21, Lea Tahuhu 3/22)