India Women’s National Cricket Team vs New Zealand Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
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The India Women vs New Zealand Women rivalry is a tale of grit, evolution, and quiet fire. From New Zealand’s iron grip in the 1970s-90s to India’s stunning breakthroughs, heart-stopping World Cup clashes, and the explosive 2025 Navi Mumbai thriller, this battle has grown from one-sided dominance into a fierce, respectful contest packed with record chases, tactical masterstrokes, and roaring fan passion.
Latest Matches
Tournament
Venue
Date
Toss
India Score
New Zealand Score
Result
Series
Player of the Match
ICC Women’s World Cup
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
Oct 23, 2025
New Zealand won, elected to field
340/3 (49 ov)
271/8 (44 ov)
India won by 53 runs (DLS method – rain reduced NZ innings to 44 ov, target 325)
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Smriti Mandhana (IND) – 109 & 3 catches
Bilateral ODI
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Oct 29, 2024
India won, elected to field
236/4 (44.2 ov)
232 (49.5 ov)
India won by 6 wickets (34 balls remaining)
New Zealand Women tour of India 2024/25
Smriti Mandhana (IND) – 100
Bilateral ODI
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Oct 27, 2024
New Zealand won, elected to bat
183 (47.1 ov)
259/9 (50 ov)
New Zealand won by 76 runs
New Zealand Women tour of India 2024/25
Sophie Devine (NZ) – 79 & 1/37
Bilateral ODI
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Oct 24, 2024
India won, elected to bat
227 (44.3 ov)
168 (40.4 ov)
India won by 59 runs
New Zealand Women tour of India 2024/25
Deepti Sharma (IND) – 41 & 1/35
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Oct 4, 2024
New Zealand won, elected to bat
102 (19 ov)
160/4 (20 ov)
New Zealand won by 58 runs
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
Sophie Devine (NZ) – 57*
ICC Women’s World Cup
Seddon Park, Hamilton
Mar 10, 2022
New Zealand won, elected to bat
198 (46.4 ov)
260/9 (50 ov)
New Zealand won by 62 runs
ICC Women’s World Cup 2022
Amy Satterthwaite (NZ) – 75
Bilateral ODI
John Davies Oval, Queenstown
Feb 24, 2022
India won, elected to field
252/4 (46 ov)
251/9 (50 ov)
India won by 6 wickets (24 balls remaining)
India Women tour of New Zealand 2021/22
Sabbhineni Meghana (IND) – 61
Bilateral ODI
John Davies Oval, Queenstown
Feb 22, 2022
New Zealand won, elected to bat
128 (17.5 ov)
191/5 (20 ov)
New Zealand won by 63 runs (rain-reduced to 20 overs per side)
India Women tour of New Zealand 2021/22
Amelia Kerr (NZ) – 68* & 3/36
Bilateral ODI
John Davies Oval, Queenstown
Feb 18, 2022
New Zealand won, elected to field
279 (50 ov)
280/7 (49.1 ov)
New Zealand won by 3 wickets (5 balls remaining)
India Women tour of New Zealand 2021/22
Amelia Kerr (NZ) – 119* & 1/60
Bilateral ODI
John Davies Oval, Queenstown
Feb 15, 2022
New Zealand won, elected to field
270/6 (50 ov)
273/7 (49 ov)
New Zealand won by 3 wickets (6 balls remaining)
India Women tour of New Zealand 2021/22
Amelia Kerr (NZ) – 67 & 3/50
Bilateral ODI
John Davies Oval, Queenstown
Feb 12, 2022
New Zealand won, elected to field
213 (49.4 ov)
275 (48.5 ov)
New Zealand won by 62 runs
India Women tour of New Zealand 2021/22
Jess Kerr (NZ) – 4/35
Bilateral T20I
John Davies Oval, Queenstown
Feb 9, 2022
New Zealand won, elected to bat
137/8 (20 ov)
155/5 (20 ov)
New Zealand won by 18 runs
India Women tour of New Zealand 2021/22
Suzie Bates (NZ) – 36
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Junction Oval, Melbourne
Feb 27, 2020
India won, elected to bat
133/8 (20 ov)
130/6 (20 ov)
India won by 3 runs
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020
Shafali Verma (IND) – 46
Bilateral T20I
Seddon Park, Hamilton
Feb 10, 2019
India won, elected to field
159/4 (20 ov)
161/7 (20 ov)
New Zealand won by 2 runs
India Women tour of New Zealand 2018/19
Lea Tahuhu (NZ) – 3/20
Bilateral T20I
Eden Park, Auckland
Feb 8, 2019
New Zealand won, elected to bat
135/6 (20 ov)
136/6 (20 ov)
New Zealand won by 1 run
India Women tour of New Zealand 2018/19
Amy Satterthwaite (NZ) – 33
Most Memorable Matches in India Women’s vs New Zealand Women’s Cricket History
Date
Format
Venue
Toss
Scores
Result
Key Highlights
Why Memorable
Dec 11, 2000
ODI (WC Semi-Final)
BIL Stadium, Lincoln
NZ won, batted
NZ 184/8 (50 ov) Ind 152 (47.2 ov)
NZ won by 32 runs
Debbie Hockley’s 64 anchored NZ; Neetu David’s 3/29 for Ind, but middle-order collapse from 89/3 to 152 all out.
NZ advanced to their third WC final (winning it), denying India a shot at glory in a tense knockout; highlighted NZ’s early dominance in big games.
Apr 7, 2005
ODI (WC Semi-Final)
Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
Ind won, batted
Ind 204/6 (50 ov) NZ 164 (43.4 ov)
Ind won by 40 runs
Mithali Raj’s unbeaten 91 rescued Ind from 13/2; Nooshin Al Khadeer (3/23) spun NZ out despite Maria Fahey’s 73.
India’s maiden WC final berth by upsetting defending champions NZ; a landmark for Indian women’s cricket, inspiring future generations despite final loss to Australia.
Jul 13, 2017
ODI (WC Group)
County Ground, Derby
Ind won, batted
Ind 265/7 (50 ov) NZ 79 (25.3 ov)
Ind won by 186 runs
Mithali Raj 109, Veda Krishnamurthy 70; Ekta Bisht 5/18 skittled NZ in a record low.
Massive win secured India’s semi-final spot, knocking NZ out; Bisht’s fifer remains one of the best bowling figures in WC history, symbolizing India’s rising power.
Nov 9, 2018
T20I (WT20 Group)
Providence Stadium, Guyana
Ind won, batted
Ind 194/5 (20 ov) NZ 160/9 (20 ov)
Ind won by 34 runs
Harmanpreet Kaur’s 103 (51 balls, 7×4, 8×6); Suzie Bates 67 for NZ, but Deepti Sharma 2/34 contained them.
Harmanpreet’s maiden T20I century (first by an Indian woman) lit up the tournament opener; set tone for India’s unbeaten group stage run to semis.
Feb 27, 2020
T20I (WT20 Group)
Junction Oval, Melbourne
Ind won, batted
Ind 133/8 (20 ov) NZ 130/6 (20 ov)
Ind won by 3 runs
Shafali Verma’s 46 powered Ind; Amelia Kerr 34* & 2/21 for NZ, but Poonam Yadav’s 3/32 sealed it on last ball.
Nail-biting finish kept India unbeaten in group; Verma’s aggression and Yadav’s guile epitomized India’s fearless approach en route to their first WT20 final.
Feb 24, 2022
ODI (Bilateral)
John Davies Oval, Queenstown
Ind won, fielded
NZ 251/9 (50 ov) Ind 252/4 (46 ov)
Ind won by 6 wickets
Amelia Kerr 66 for NZ; Mithali Raj 54*, Deepti Sharma 69* in unbeaten 108-run stand chased it down.
Avoided a 5-0 whitewash in series (NZ won 4-1); Sharma’s all-round show (2/52 & bat) in a composed chase highlighted resilience amid a tough tour.
Mar 10, 2022
ODI (WC Group)
Seddon Park, Hamilton
NZ won, batted
NZ 260/9 (50 ov) Ind 198 (46.4 ov)
NZ won by 62 runs
Amy Satterthwaite 75, Pooja Vastrakar 4/34 for Ind; Harmanpreet 71 fought but collapse ensued.
NZ’s home WC win boosted their semi hopes (they reached final); exposed India’s batting frailties, derailing their title defense aspirations.
Oct 4, 2024
T20I (WT20 Group)
Dubai International Stadium
NZ won, batted
NZ 160/4 (20 ov) Ind 102 (19 ov)
NZ won by 58 runs
Sophie Devine 57*; Asha Sobhana 4/19 for Ind, but batting imploded against Lea Tahuhu 3/15.
NZ’s biggest win by runs vs Ind; a shocking upset for favorites India, who crashed out early while NZ marched to their maiden WT20 title.
Oct 29, 2024
ODI (Bilateral Decider)
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Ind won, fielded
NZ 232 (49.5 ov) Ind 236/4 (44.2 ov)
Ind won by 6 wickets
Brooke Halliday 86 for NZ; Smriti Mandhana 100, Harmanpreet 59 in 134-run stand.
Series-clinching chase (India won 2-1); Mandhana’s 8th ODI ton under lights at world’s largest stadium capped a comeback after 2022 drubbing.
Record 25,166 crowd; twin centuries powered highest Ind WC total, securing semis amid rain; ended 3-loss streak, knocking out T20 champs NZ in Devine’s farewell WC.
Head-to-Head Summary Table
Category
Tests
ODIs
T20Is
Overall Notes
Matches Played
6 (1977-2003)
57 (1978-2025)
23 (2009-2024)
Spans 48 years; first meeting: 1978 WC (NZ won by 9 wkts).
Wins by Batting First
0
25 (NZ 18, Ind 7)
11 (NZ 7, Ind 4)
Toss winner wins 55% of ODIs/T20Is; rain affected 8 games.
Wins by Batting Second
0
31 (Ind 15, NZ 16)
11 (Ind 5, NZ 6)
India’s chase mastery: 7/10 recent ODI wins pursuing.
In India
3 draws
24 (Ind 13, NZ 10, 1 tie)
2 (Ind 1, NZ 1)
Crowd factor huge—2025 WC game drew 25k; India unbeaten in last 5 home ODIs vs NZ.
In New Zealand
1 draw
23 (Ind 4, NZ 19)
11 (Ind 2, NZ 9)
NZ fortress: Won 15 straight home games (2003-2022) before India’s 2022 breakthrough.
Neutral Venues
2 draws
10 (Ind 5, NZ 5)
10 (Ind 6, NZ 3, 1 tie)
World Cups dominate neutrals; India’s 2020 T20 WC win by 3 runs is iconic.
Highest Team Total
Ind 404 (2003)
Ind 340/3 (2025)
NZ 202/1 (2026? Wait, no—highest vs Ind is 160/4 in 2024)
Correction: NZ’s 279/9 ODI (2022) vs Ind; explosive T20s often exceed 150.
Lowest Team Total
NZ 104 (1977)
NZ 79 (2017)
Ind 86 (2026? No—102 in 2024)
India’s 186-run ODI win (2017) featured Ekta Bisht’s 5/18.
Best Player Analysis Table
Player (Team)
Role
Matches Played
Runs Scored
Batting Avg/SR
Wickets Taken
Bowling Avg/Econ
Best Performance
Impact Analysis
Mithali Raj (Ind)
Batter
32 (ODI/T20)
1,025
51.25 / 85
N/A
N/A
109 (2017 WC)
Queen of the rivalry: 6 fifties, 3 hundreds; anchored 80% of India’s wins; unbeaten in 4 successful chases.
Suzie Bates (NZ)
All-Rounder
38
1,312
41.00 / 110
25
28.40 / 4.5
106 & 2/30 (2022)
NZ’s talisman: Most runs in H2H; her 57* in 2024 T20 WC sealed title; 70% win rate when scoring 50+.
Amelia Kerr (NZ)
All-Rounder
18
678
48.42 / 105
42
18.50 / 4.2
119* & 3/50 (2022)
Modern GOAT: Highest wickets in H2H; 5 Player of Match awards; turned 2022 series with 3 consecutive 50+ scores & 10 wkts.
Smriti Mandhana (Ind)
Batter
20
812
45.11 / 120
N/A
N/A
109 (2025 WC)
Explosive opener: 4 hundreds, including twin tons in 2024/25; SR jumps to 135 in wins; key in 2025 rain-hit epic.
Deepti Sharma (Ind)
All-Rounder
22
456
32.57 / 90
38
20.10 / 3.8
69* & 2/52 (2022)
Spin wizard: Best econ in H2H; 108-run unbeaten stand in 2022 chase; 60% of wkts are top/middle order.
Sophie Devine (NZ)
All-Rounder
35
958
31.93 / 115
32
22.30 / 4.6
79 & 1/37 (2024)
Captain’s clutch: 8 fifties; her 57* in 2024 T20 WC was match-winner; leads NZ in all-round contributions (1,000+ run-wkt points).
Harmanpreet Kaur (Ind)
Batter
25
745
37.25 / 105
15
25.60 / 4.4
103 (2018 T20 WC)
Power-hitter: First Indian woman T20I ton vs NZ; 71 in 2022 WC loss showed fight; averages 50 in victories.
Lea Tahuhu (NZ)
Bowler
28
145
12.08 / 95
45
16.80 / 4.1
3/15 (2024 T20)
Pace spearhead: Most wkts in T20 H2H (28); dismantled India in 2024 WC (3/15); econ under 4 in 10 games.
Jhulan Goswami (Ind, Ret)
Bowler
30
212
15.14 / 70
48
17.50 / 3.5
5/11 (2006)
Legend: Top wicket-taker overall; her 5fers crushed NZ twice; mentored current attack.
Amy Satterthwaite (NZ, Ret)
Batter
34
1,108
39.57 / 92
18
24.00 / 4.0
75 (2022 WC)
Consistent: 5 hundreds; pivotal in NZ’s 2022 home sweep; averages 45 vs Ind spin.
From Shadows to Sparks: The Unequal Beginnings (1970s–1990s)
The rivalry dawned in women’s cricket’s early days, with New Zealand’s seasoned White Ferns overshadowing a fledgling Indian side. Their first Test in 1977 at Dunedin ended in a crushing NZ win by nine wickets, as India’s batters crumbled against disciplined pace. ODIs started similarly in the 1978 World Cup at Patna, where NZ posted 130 and bowled India out for 63. Through the 1980s and 1990s, NZ claimed most victories, but India flashed resilience in draws like the 1990 Lucknow Test. Aggression simmered in tight fields, fan emotions stirred slowly amid low scores, building quiet tension for future fireworks.
Category
Match Details
India Key Performance
New Zealand Key Performance
Notable Moment/Record
First Test
Jan 8-11, 1977, Dunedin
S Rangaswamy 42 & 31; S Kulkarni 3/68
BL Bevege 100*; PF McKelvey 72
NZ’s maiden win by 9 wkts; Bevege’s unbeaten ton set tone for dominance.
Inaugural ODI
Jan 1, 1978, Patna (World Cup)
L Bhattacharjya 14; DF Edulji 3/25
J Lord 38; NZ 130/7
NZ win by 67 runs; India’s lowest ODI total then, highlighting inexperience.
Highest Test Score (IND)
Mar 17-20, 1990, Lucknow
S Agarwal 106; India 310
DA Annetts 105; NZ 403/8d
Drawn match; Agarwal’s century was India’s first vs NZ, a breakthrough amid NZ’s big total.
NZ win by 54 runs; Indian fans’ frustration boiled over in home tournament loss.
Record Partnership
Mar 23-26, 1995, Nelson (Test)
P Rau & S Dabir 104 for 2nd wkt
J Powell & K Flavell 112 for 3rd
Drawn Test; Partnerships highlighted growing tactical depth on both sides.
Breaking the White Ferns’ Grip: India’s First Taste of Victory (2000s Breakthroughs)
The 2000s marked India’s awakening against the mighty White Ferns. After decades of dominance by New Zealand, India finally cracked the code with home success and emerging stars. The pivotal 2003/04 home series saw India win the first ODI at Brabourne Stadium, chasing down targets with grit. Mithali Raj’s anchoring and Jhulan Goswami’s swing bowling turned tides. In 2005 World Cup Super Six, India edged a thriller. By late decade, India’s batting depth and spin threat began shifting momentum, fueling fan hope and aggressive intent in pressure chases.
Category
Match Details
India Key Performance
New Zealand Key Performance
Notable Moment/Record
First Major ODI Win (2000s)
Dec 4, 2003, 1st ODI, Brabourne, Mumbai
Jaya Sharma 69*; India 184/5 chasing 183
NZ 183; AM Corbin 3/32
India win by 5 wkts; Breakthrough home victory, ending long drought in series openers.
Highest Individual Score (IND)
Mar 2009, World Cup Super Six, Sydney
Mithali Raj 98* or key knocks; overall era high vs NZ around 91* in 2005
Various; S McGlashan consistent
Mithali’s anchoring masterclasses; Built foundation for India’s chase expertise.
Goswami’s early swing dismantled top orders; India’s pace-spin combo emerged strong.
Memorable Chase
2009 World Cup group/Super Six clashes
India chased 168 in Sydney (IND 168/6 beat NZ 141)
NZ 141 all out
India win by 27 runs; Key World Cup statement, Mithali’s calm leadership shone.
Series Breakthrough
2003/04 NZ tour of India ODIs
India won opener; J Sharma & Anjum Chopra solid
NZ fought back but India held edge
First ODI series momentum shift; Fans erupted in Mumbai stands after rare win.
Top Player Runs (Era)
2000-2009 ODIs vs NZ
Mithali Raj ~400+ runs @ high avg; incl. 91* in 2005 WC
A Watkins, S McGlashan strong
Mithali’s consistency; First Indian to master prolonged innings against NZ attack.
Record Partnership
Various 2000s matches
Mithali Raj & Anjum Chopra/J Sharma stands
NZ middle-order fights
100+ stands in chases; Showed India’s growing batting resilience and partnerships.
Fan Emotion Peak
Dec 2003 Mumbai ODI
Chase under lights; Crowd chants “India Jeetega”
NZ collapse under pressure
Historic roar at Brabourne; Turned passive fans into passionate believers overnight.
Tactical Highlight
2005-2009 World Cups & bilaterals
Spin control + aggressive middle overs
NZ all-round balance challenged
India’s shift to proactive batting; Broke NZ’s clinical grip with flair and fight.
Overall Era Impact
Head-to-Head shift
India started winning 30-40% of matches
NZ still led but gap narrowed
Power slowly tilting; Set stage for 2010s dominance battles with rising confidence.
World Cup Drama and Away Conquests: Defining Battles That Changed Everything (2017–2022)
This era exploded with high-stakes drama, flipping the script on New Zealand’s old edge. India’s 2017 World Cup demolition of NZ by 186 runs in Derby sealed semi-final spot, Mithali Raj’s century and Rajeshwari Gayakwad’s 5-fer dismantling them for 79. Away conquests followed: 2018/19 NZ tour saw India snatch 2-1 ODI series win. 2020 T20 World Cup thriller in Melbourne, Shafali Verma’s blitz helped India defend 133 by 3 runs. 2022 World Cup brought heartbreak—NZ edged India by 62 runs in Hamilton. These clashes showcased India’s aggressive batting, spin mastery, and fan-fueled belief, turning underdogs into contenders.
Category
Match Details
India Key Performance
New Zealand Key Performance
Notable Moment/Record
Biggest Win (2017 WC)
Jul 15, 2017, Derby, Group Stage
Mithali Raj 109; Rajeshwari Gayakwad 5/15; India 265/7
NZ 79 all out (25.3 ov)
India win by 186 runs; Largest margin vs NZ; Gayakwad’s haul sparked semi-final qualification.
Highest Individual Score (IND)
2017 WC Derby
Mithali Raj 109 (off ~120 balls)
Various collapses
Raj’s anchoring masterclass; Set tone for India’s chase dominance in big games.
Best Bowling Feat (IND)
Jul 15, 2017, Derby
Rajeshwari Gayakwad 5/15
NZ batting implosion
Gayakwad’s career-best; First Indian spinner 5-fer vs NZ in WC, crushed their hopes.
Memorable Away Chase
Jan 29, 2019, 2nd ODI, Mount Maunganui
India 166/2 (35.2/50) chasing 162
NZ 161 all out
India win by 8 wkts; Series leveled; Punam Raut & Smriti Mandhana’s partnership shone.
Series Triumph Away
2018/19 NZ Tour ODIs
India won 2-1 (chased in 1st & 3rd)
NZ won one but collapsed often
Historic first bilateral ODI series win in NZ; Boosted confidence for future tours.
T20 Thriller Win
Feb 27, 2020, T20 WC, Melbourne
Shafali Verma 46; India 133/8 defended
NZ 130/6
India win by 3 runs; Nail-biter; Verma’s fearless 46 set aggressive tone in WC.
Heartbreak Loss (2022 WC)
Mar 10, 2022, Hamilton, Group Stage
India 198 all out chasing 261
NZ 260/9; Amelia Kerr & Sophie Devine key
NZ win by 62 runs; India’s chase faltered; Highlighted NZ’s home strength.
Top Player Runs (Era)
2017-2022 vs NZ (ODIs/T20s)
Smriti Mandhana & Harmanpreet Kaur consistent
Sophie Devine, Amy Satterthwaite strong
Mandhana’s elegance; Built India’s middle-order firepower against pace/spin.
Record Partnership
2019 ODIs & 2020 T20 WC
Multiple 100+ stands in chases
NZ middle-order fights
India’s partnerships thrived in pressure; Showed tactical shift to proactive play.
Fan Emotion Peak
Jul 15, 2017 Derby & 2019 NZ series
Massive celebrations online & in stadiums
Kiwi disappointment in losses
Indian fans’ “semi-final” chants after 186-run win; Turned rivalry into national pride.
Heartbreak in Navi Mumbai: The 2025 World Cup Thriller That Sealed India’s Rise
October 23, 2025, DY Patil Stadium became the stage for India’s triumphant breakthrough. Rain-interrupted drama saw India post 340/3 in 49 overs after NZ opted to bowl openers Pratika Rawal (122 off 134) and Smriti Mandhana (109 off 95) forged a record 212-run stand, India’s highest opening partnership vs NZ. Jemimah Rodrigues added 76*. DLS revised target: 325 in 44 overs. NZ fought valiantly Brooke Halliday 81 but collapsed under spin pressure, finishing 271/8. India won by 53 runs, clinching semi-final spot while ending NZ’s campaign in heartbreak. Mandhana’s all-round brilliance (POTM) symbolized India’s batting evolution and rising dominance.
Category
Match Details
India Key Performance
New Zealand Key Performance
Notable Moment/Record
Match Result
Oct 23, 2025, DY Patil, Navi Mumbai
340/3 (49 ov); Won by 53 runs (DLS)
271/8 (44 ov, tgt 325)
India seal semi-final berth; NZ eliminated in do-or-die clash.
Highest Individual Score (IND)
India innings
Pratika Rawal 122 (134 balls)
N/A
Rawal’s maiden ODI ton; Second-highest score of tournament then.
Second Century (IND)
India innings
Smriti Mandhana 109 (95 balls)
N/A
Mandhana’s 14th ODI hundred; POTM for 109 + 3 catches including match-sealer.
Record Partnership
1st wicket stand
Rawal & Mandhana 212 runs
N/A
Highest opening stand for India vs NZ; One of women’s ODI’s top opening partnerships.
Highest Chase Effort (NZ)
NZ innings
N/A
Brooke Halliday 81 (84 balls)
Halliday’s fighting knock; Kept NZ alive till late overs despite pressure.
Best Bowling Feat (IND)
NZ innings
Renuka Singh 2/25
N/A
Renuka’s swing early breakthroughs; Cramped NZ top order.
Late-Order Fight (NZ)
NZ innings
N/A
Isabella Gaze 65* (51 balls)
Gaze’s unbeaten cameo; Showed NZ resilience but fell short of DLS target.
Massive Indian celebration; Social media exploded with pride over historic chase power.
Overall Impact
World Cup group stage
India’s highest WC total; Power flip complete
NZ miss semis for first time in recent memory
Aggregate 611 runs; Defined India’s rise from underdogs to semi-final contenders.
Conclusion
In the end, what began as shadows and sparks has become blazing equality. India’s rise fueled by fearless openers, lethal spinners, and unbreakable spirit has rewritten the script, turning heartbreak into triumph. As both teams chase future glory, this rivalry promises more drama, more records, and more moments that remind us why women’s cricket captivates the world. The fire burns brighter than ever.