ENG W vs NZ W 27th Match Prediction

The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 continues with Match 27, where England Women (ENG W) face off against New Zealand Women (NZ W) at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM IST. England will aim to maintain their momentum, while New Zealand looks to end their campaign on a high note. So let’s look at ENG W vs NZ W 27th Match Prediction.

Match Preview

England Women, led by Nat Sciver-Brunt, currently sit third on the points table with nine points from six matches. The team has been consistent throughout the tournament with wins against South Africa, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and India, along with a no-result against Pakistan. Despite a loss to Australia in their last outing, England will be determined to finish the league stage on a winning note and head into the knockouts with confidence.

New Zealand Women, captained by Sophie Devine, have struggled in the tournament. With just one win in six matches and two no-results, the White Ferns are already out of contention. However, they will aim to salvage pride with a strong performance in Visakhapatnam.

Match Information

  • Teams: England Women vs New Zealand Women

  • Date & Time: Sunday, October 26, 2025, 11:00 AM IST

  • Venue: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

  • Broadcast & Streaming: Star Sports, JioHotstar

Pitch Report

The ACA-VDCA Stadium pitch in Visakhapatnam is generally batting-friendly but tends to support spinners as the game progresses. The average first-inning score here is around 230 runs. Teams winning the toss usually prefer bowling first to take advantage of the early conditions.

Head-to-Head Record

  • Matches Played: 85

  • England Wins: 46

  • New Zealand Wins: 37

  • Tied: 1

  • No Result: 1

  • First Fixture: July 14, 1973 (NZ W won)

  • Last Fixture: July 03, 2024 (ENG W won)

Probable Playing XIs

England Women (ENG W): Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell

New Zealand Women (NZ W): Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson

Key Players to Watch

Best Batter: Sophie Devine (NZ W) – The captain has scored 266 runs in six matches, including two fifties and a century, making her the main threat for England.

Best Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone (ENG W) – England’s left-arm spinner has taken 11 wickets in five innings, making her the third-highest wicket-taker of the tournament. Her spin will be crucial on a pitch that assists bowlers in the later stages.

Match Prediction & Fantasy Tips

  • Winning Probability: England Women – 80%, New Zealand Women – 20%

  • For fantasy cricket, top-order batters like Tammy Beaumont and Sophie Devine are key picks.

  • All-rounders like Nat Sciver-Brunt can maximize points with both bat and ball.

  • Sophie Ecclestone is an ideal choice for captain or vice-captain in fantasy teams due to her wicket-taking abilities.

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**Disclaimer: Predictions are based on analysis and research; they are intended as insights, not certainties. They should be viewed as informational and not as guarantees. **