How to Watch India vs New Zealand Women’s World Cup 2025 Live: Streaming Details and Match Schedule for IND-W vs NZ-W
The highly anticipated ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match between India and New Zealand is set to take place on October 23. This match is pivotal for both teams as they vie for a place in the semifinals. Scheduled at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, the game will begin at 3 PM IST.
Match Overview: India vs New Zealand
Both teams face significant pressure. India has faced challenges, experiencing recent defeats against South Africa, England, and Australia, following initial victories over Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Their current position in the tournament is precarious, requiring a win against New Zealand to secure a semifinal spot.
New Zealand, captained by Sophie Devine, has also struggled. Their only victory came against Bangladesh, with two matches abandoned due to rain and losses to South Africa and Australia. The results have placed them at a disadvantage compared to India.
Current Standings
As of now, the standings indicate that Australia, England, and South Africa have already advanced to the semifinals. India remains in contention for the fourth spot alongside New Zealand. The winner of this match will secure the last semifinal spot, making it a must-win for both sides.
Key Players to Watch
- Harmanpreet Kaur – Captain of India
- Smriti Mandhana – Key batsman for India
- Sophie Devine – Captain of New Zealand
Head-to-Head Statistics
In One Day Internationals (ODIs), India and New Zealand have faced each other 57 times. The head-to-head record favors New Zealand, with 34 wins compared to India’s 22, and one match ending in a tie.
Broadcast and Streaming Details
For fans wanting to watch the match live, it will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network in India. Additionally, live streaming will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.
Squads for the Match
| India Women | New Zealand Women |
|---|---|
| Pratika Rawal | Suzie Bates |
| Smriti Mandhana | Georgia Plimmer |
| Harleen Deol | Amelia Kerr |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | Sophie Devine (c) |
| Deepti Sharma | Brooke Halliday |
| Richa Ghosh (w) | Maddy Green |
| Amanjot Kaur | Isabella Gaze (w) |
| Sneh Rana | Jess Kerr |
| Kranti Gaud | Rosemary Mair |
| Shree Charani | Bree Illing |
| Renuka Singh Thakur | Eden Carson |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Lea Tahuhu |
| Radha Yadav | Hannah Rowe |
| Arundhati Reddy | Polly Inglis |
| Uma Chetry | Bella James |
This match promises to be thrilling and will play a crucial role in determining the semifinal lineup of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
