Women's World Cup 2025: England Women vs New Zealand Women Highlights & Result – Match 27
This match marked the farewell of Sophie Devine from the ODI format.
Who won England Women vs New Zealand Women clash in Women's World Cup 2025 Match 27 today? — Match result & turning points
England ended their Women's World Cup 2025 group stage on a high, defeating New Zealand by eight wickets and 124 balls to spare in Match 27 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on October 26.
Opting to bat first, the White Ferns got off to a solid start despite losing Suzie Bates midway through the sixth over. They lost momentum as Amelia Kerr (35 off 43) and Georgia Plimmer (43 off 57) fell on consecutive deliveries. New Zealand suffered a massive collapse from there as they lost their last five wickets for only 13 runs. Linsey Smith (3/30 in 9.2 overs) was the pick of the bowlers for England.
Ecclestone walks off the field after bowling only four balls
England began well in pursuit of their 169-run target. Lea Tahuhu provided the first breakthrough by dismissing Tammy Beaumont for a 38-ball 40. Amy Jones got to her fifty with her first maximum in the match. The second English wicket to fall was of Heather Knight as she was rapped on the pads by Sophie Devine. Jones ended unbeaten on 86 off 92 balls.
Top batting performances of the match — Amy Jones
Jones' unbeaten 86 off 92 comprised of 11 fours and a six. This was the wicketkeeper-batter's highest ODI score in 10 innings. Her most productive shot was the cover drive as it fetched her 20 runs.
Top bowling performances of the match — Linsey Smith
Smith continued her fine form with the ball by picking up her second three-wicket haul in the tournament. The left-arm spinner bowled 40 dot balls during her spell, conceding only 30 runs.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Jones was awarded the Player of the Match award for her composed knock. She registered her 16th ODI half-century and ensured there was sufficient rotation of strike. Jones was also involved in a catch and a run-out during the first innings.
Unforgettable moments from ENG W vs NZ W, Match 27
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8This match marked the farewell of Devine from the ODI format. Although the New Zealand skipper did not have a tournament to remember in terms of the final outcome, she ended her 50-over career as a true legend of the format. Devine scored 4279 runs at an average of 32.66 in 159 matches. She also picked 111 wickets at an economy rate of 4.59.
What is the next match?
This was the penultimate group-stage phase fixture. The first semi-final will be played between England and South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on October 29 while Australia will take on India in the second semi-final at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on October 30.
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