Key Points

New Zealand has won the toss and chosen to bat first in their Women's World Cup match against Bangladesh. The Kiwi team made one change to their lineup, bringing in Rosemary Mair for Bree Illing. Captain Sophie Devine highlighted the team's focus on consistency and executing their game plan effectively. Both teams are looking to make a significant impact in this crucial tournament fixture.

Key Points: NZ Women's WC Devine Leads Batting vs Bangladesh

  • New Zealand makes strategic lineup change with Rosemary Mair's inclusion
  • Sophie Devine emphasizes team's need for consistency
  • Bangladesh captain confident in bowling strategy
  • Match taking place at Baraspara Stadium in Guwahati
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Women's WC: Rosemary comes in for Illing as NZ opt to bat against Bangladesh

New Zealand opts to bat first with Rosemary Mair replacing Bree Illing in crucial Women's World Cup match against Bangladesh

"We want to be consistent with our bowling so we need to keep it simple. - Sophie Devine, NZ Captain"

Guwahati, Oct 10

New Zealand have won the toss and elected to bat first against Bangladesh in the 11th match of the ICC Women's World Cup here at the Baraspara Stadium on Friday.

New Zealand have made one change to their lineup with Rosemary Mair coming in for Bree Illing, while Bangladesh made two changes with MST Sumaiya Akhter and Nishita Akter Nishi replacing Ritu Moni and Sanjida Akter Meghla in the playing XI.

New Zealand captain Sophie Devine said, "It's a used wicket so we want to have a first crack at it. We will back ourselves to put a total on the board and then defend it. We have done some things right but we haven't maintainted it for a long period. We want to be consistent with our bowling so we need to keep it simple.

"There's still a lot of things that have gone right for us. It's just being able to execute that for longer periods of time. For us it's about making sure that when we get a partnership together, it's going to be a match winning one and making sure that we really took it over the edge and then with the ball, it's just been consistent staying on the stumps. It's going to be the theme for most of the teams during this World Cup. It's simple things but doing it for longer periods of time.

Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana said, "I think we are okay to bowl first because our bowlers are doing good in the last few games. We want to give them the freedom. This is a very good opportunity for us. We have to do all the things that we have been doing in the last few games. We know we have the potential to win today.

Playing XIs-

Bangladesh: Rubya Haider, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Sobhana Mostary, MST Sumaiya Akhter, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Nishita Akter Nishi

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

- IANS

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Rohit P
Bangladesh making two changes shows they're serious about this match. Their captain's confidence is inspiring! Hope our neighbors put up a good fight 💪
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Ananya R
Women's cricket is getting so exciting! Rosemary Mair coming in for Illingworth - hope this change brings fresh energy to NZ bowling. The World Cup in India is bringing so much attention to women's sports! 👏
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David E
While I appreciate the tactical decisions, I feel both teams are playing it too safe. In modern cricket, sometimes you need to take bold risks to win big tournaments. Just my two cents!
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Sarah B
Great to see women's cricket getting this platform! The Baraspara Stadium in Guwahati looks beautiful on TV. Hope this match lives up to the expectations! 🏏
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Vikram M
Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana's positive attitude is refreshing! She's right - their bowlers have been performing well. This could be an upset in the making! 🇧🇩

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