BAN-W vs NZ-W: Women’s World Cup 2025/26 Match Report
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Bangladesh vs. New Zealand: Sultana Eyes Repeat Performance After Winning the Toss
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Guwahati, India – October 10, 2024 – Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in their match in Guwahati. Captain Nigar Sultana expressed her team’s desire to replicate their success from the previous game and bring their best performance to the field.
captain Sultana’s Strategy
“Now that we’re bowling first,” Captain Nigar Sultana stated,”It’s a very good chance for us. we want to do all the things we did in the last game. We want to bring our A game here.” Sultana’s comments suggest a focus on momentum and consistency, aiming to build on previous positive results. The decision to bowl first could be influenced by pitch conditions or perceived strengths of the Bangladesh bowling attack.
Team Lineups
Bangladesh
| No. | Player Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rubya Haider |
| 2 | Sharmin Akhter |
| 3 | Nigar Sultana (CAPT & WK) |
| 4 | Sobhana Mostary |
| 5 | Sumaiya Akter |
| 6 | Shorna Akter |
| 7 | Fahima Khatun |
| 8 | Nahida Akter |
| 9 | Rabeya Khan |
| 10 | Marufa Akter |
| 11 | Nish. Akter Nishi |
New Zealand
| No. | Player Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Suzie Bates |
| 2 | Georgia Plimmer |
| 3 | Amelia Kerr |
| 4 | Sophie Devine (capt) |
| 5 | Brooke Halliday |
| 6 | Maddy Green |
| 7 | Isabella gaze (wk) |
| 8 | Jess Kerr |
| 9 | Lea Tahuhu |
| 10 | Eden Carson |
| 11 | Rosemary Mair |
New Zealand’s Recent form
New Zealand is playing their first game in Guwahati after having played two matches previously in Indore.The team has made one change to their lineup, bringing in