Aotearoa rebounded impressively in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with a dominant 100-run triumph over Bangladesh at the Barsapara Cricket Ground in Guwahati. After a challenging commencement to the tournament, the White Ferns exhibited total command in all sectors with willow, sphere, and afield. Brooke Halliday spearheaded from the front with a game-winning strike, while the Kerr siblings and Lea Tahuhu took apart Bangladesh’s weak batting lineup. The victory not only granted Aotearoa their initial scores of the challenge but also elevated their net run charge considerably.
CWC 2025: Brooke Halliday firms the innings as Sophie Devine provides drive
Notwithstanding initial stumbles at 38/3, Aotearoa’s central order demonstrated strength. Halliday performed a calm innings of 69 from 104 deliveries, anchoring the side through the central overs. Skipper Sophie Devine’s 63 from 85 deliveries contributed stability, with both participants stitching a crucial 112-run posture for the fourth wicket. Their alliance assisted rebuild the innings after an unstable commencement generated by Rabeya Khan’s double hits. Later contributions from Maddy Green (25) and a swift cameo from Tahuhu (12* off 4) propelled Aotearoa to a competitive sum of 227/9. Rabeya was Bangladesh’s finest bowler, securing 3/30 with her astute variations and authority through the central overs.
CWC 2025: Kerr sisters and Lea Tahuhu dismantles Bangladesh’s weak batting lineup
Pursuing 228, Bangladesh never discovered rhythm. Rosemary Mair’s initial hit established the tone before Jess Kerr (3/21) and Tahuhu (3/22) dashed through the arrangement with unyielding exactness. Amelia Kerr contributed with her all-round sparkle, picking up 1/23 from her 10 overs and dismissing the Bangladesh skipper, Nigar Sultana, with a shrewd flighted delivery. Bangladesh’s top order crumbled to 33/6, and only Fahima Khatun (34) and Rabeya (25) displayed some combat to push the total past 100. The disciplined Aotearoa assault bundled Bangladesh out for 127 in 39.5 overs, securing a massive 100-run victory. The triumph not only elevated Aotearoa off the base of the standings but also revived faith in their challenge. Halliday was designated Player of the Match for her courageous half-century that anchored the innings and established the stage for the bowlers to conclude the task in style.
Brooke Halliday’s resilience shines through! 🌟
A gritty, match-winning innings sees her named Player of the Match for New Zealand. 🇳🇿👏#CWC2025 #NZWvBANW #womensworldcup2025 #Bangladesh #NZvBAN pic.twitter.com/BWpVcfdtWp
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