England Women vs New Zealand Women’s National Cricket Team Players List, Timeline, Records, Highlights & H2H – Women’s World Cup 2025

England vs New Zealand has always been a classic matchup in women’s cricket. These two sides have been playing each other for 90 years.

In this almost century-old rivalry, both teams have produced unforgettable matches. While England have largely dominated in Tests and T20Is, things are slightly competitive in ODIs.

Even in the Women’s World Cup, England and New Zealand have fought hard. Take, for instance, the 1982 World Cup encounter, which ended in a thrilling tie. Fast forward to the 2022 edition, England pulled off a one-wicket victory.

The White Ferns have had their share of brilliant wins too. In the 2000 edition, New Zealand overcame England by 93 runs to get a step closer to the World Cup title.

Now, both teams are set to lock horns in the 2025 Women’s World Cup. Their match is set for October 26, 2025, in Visakhapatnam.

Here you can look at the head-to-head timeline between England women and New Zealand women. 

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England Women’s National Cricket Team vs New Zealand Women’s National Cricket Team Players (2025)

England Women vs New Zealand Women Head-to-Head Timeline (Recent 10 Matches)

Notable Records and Highlights

Test Cricket

• England maintain a clear lead of 6-0 over New Zealand in women’s Tests.
• First Test in 1935: England dominated in the match, bowling out New Zealand twice on 44 and 122 to win by an innings and 337 runs. Myrtle Maclagan picked up 5/22, while Betty Snowball (189) and Molly Hide (110) scored centuries for England.
• England Fightback: New Zealand secured a 68-run lead after bowling out England for 144. New Zealand further added 104 runs to set up a 173-run target, which England chased with four wickets to spare.
• Top run-scorer: New Zealand’s Debbie Hockley (757 runs)
• Top wicket-taker: England’s Mary Duggan (30 wickets)

ODI Cricket

• England keep an upper hand over New Zealand in women’s ODIs (46-37).
• First ODI in 1973: New Zealand won the rain-affected Women’s World Cup match by 11 runs.
• Fierce Tie: Avril Starling (3/7) and Chris Watmough (3/28) restricted New Zealand to 147 for 9. Rachael Hayhoe-Flint scored 76, but she failed to guide England over the rope, ending the 1982 World Cup match in a tie.
• England Sneak Victory: Kate Cross (3/35) and Sophie Ecclestone (3/41) bowled out New Zealand for 203 runs. Frances Mackay’s 4 for 34 put England’s chase in tatters. But resistance from Nat Sciver-Brunt (61) and Heather Knight (42) saw them through.
• Top run-scorer: England’s Charlotte Edwards (1461 runs)
• Top wicket-taker: England’s Junny Gunn (41 wickets)

T20I Cricket

• England dominate over New Zealand in women’s T20Is (32-8).
• First T20I in 2004: Rebecca Rolls’ 39 guided New Zealand to 131 for 8 in the first-ever women’s T20I contested in 2004. Aimee Watkins (3/27) and Amanda Green (2/20) restricted England to 122 for 7 to win by nine runs.
• Close Thriller: Suzie Bates (68) and Sara McGlashan (47) powered New Zealand to 147 for 8. Sarah Taylor (73) led England’s chase, but Sian Ruck’s 3/15 restricted them to 143 for 8, with New Zealand winning by four runs.
• Top run-scorer: New Zealand’s Suzie Bates (764 runs)
• Top wicket-taker: England’s Sophie Ecclestone (28 wickets)

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Top Players in ENG-W vs NZ-W Rivalry

Batting: Charlotte Edwards, Sarah Taylor, Amy Satterthwaite, Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine

Bowling: Sophie Ecclestone, Jenny Gunn, Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, Katherine Sciver-Brunt

Upcoming Schedule (Women’s World Cup 2025)

England Women vs New Zealand Women – Women’s World Cup 2025 Match Schedule

Where to Watch Women’s World Cup 2025 – Broadcasting and Live Streaming Info

Telecast: Star Sports Network

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