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A couple of drops of rain fell across the venue on the eve of the match, with the forecast predicting showers within the lead-up to the toss. But because it stands, a match ought to happen in entrance of the normally sparsely-crowded stands.
The two sides have met 4 instances – all in 2022 – the place the White Ferns received twice, the opposite video games being washed out. Their clashes embody a World Cup match the place Suzie Bates’ unbeaten half-century had helped the White Ferns coast to a nine-wicket win.
But Bates’ type may very well be regarding coming into this match. The veteran is but to attain a run within the event as New Zealand’s batting has largely relied on Sophie Devine’s particular person brilliance. The skipper’s century towards Australia and 85 towards South Africa have been in shedding causes.
Spinners’ paradise
However, with spin-friendly situations on supply, bowlers like Amelia Kerr and Eden Carson will likely be raring to go and put strain on an already debilitated Bangladesh batting line-up, which too has thus far relied on people stepping up.
For the Tigresses, Sobhana Mostary and low-order batter Rabeya Khan helped put up a preventing complete towards England just a few days in the past on the similar floor after Rubya Haider’s maiden ODI fifty had carried them to victory towards Pakistan in Colombo.
Early breakthroughs
While Bangladesh’s batting leaves a lot to be desired, it will likely be pinning its hopes of getting early breakthroughs via pacer Marufa Akter, and spinners.
Marufa couldn’t full her quota of 10 overs final recreation on account of cramps, but when vice-captain Nahida Akter is to be believed, the teen is prepared for the conflict towards the Ferns. She was seen bowling within the nets forward of the match.
Published – October 09, 2025 11:31 pm IST
