CWC25 warm-ups Day 2: Live updates
India face New Zealand and Sri Lanka clash with Bangladesh in today’s warm-up matches ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
BANGLADESH v SRI LANKA, Scorecard
Sri Lanka take on Bangladesh in their warm-up fixture, with both teams seeking valuable practice after their previous matches were called off due to rain with fewer than 10 overs played. Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first.
Sri Lanka got off to a solid start when a beautiful inswinging delivery from Udeshika Prabodhani dismissed Farzana Haque on the first ball of the second over.
However, Rubya Haider and Sharmin Akhter steadied the innings, putting together a 90-run partnership. Kaveesha Dilhari then struck for Sri Lanka, claiming the wickets of Rubya Haider and Sobhana Mostary in quick succession.
At the 25-over mark, the score stood at 106/3. After the halfway stage, the Sri Lankan bowlers kept things tight, never allowing Bangladesh to build big partnerships and striking at regular intervals. Dewmi Vihanga, Malki Madara, and Kaveesha Dilhari stood out with the ball, each picking up two wickets.
Sri Lanka managed to restrict Bangladesh to 242/8, who managed the total thanks to Sharmin Akhter's 71.
INDIA v NEW ZEALAND, Scorecard
India and New Zealand face off in their second warm-up game ahead of the marquee tournament. New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine won the toss and chose to bat first in a match where play began after a rain delay.
India struck early with two quick wickets, reducing New Zealand to 38/2 in the eighth over. Skipper Sophie Devine and Melie Kerr steadied the innings with a strong partnership, keeping the scoreboard moving even through another rain delay.
Devine brought up a well-crafted half-century, while Kerr was dismissed for 40 on the first ball of the 25th over. At the halfway mark, New Zealand were at 132/3.
New Zealand took on India A in their first warm-up game, posting a strong total of 273 in the first innings, highlighted by a brilliant unbeaten century from Izzy Gaze. However, India A secured victory by the DLS method, reaching 226/6 in 39.3 overs before rain interrupted play.
India, on the other hand, endured a disappointing outing in their first warm-up game. England posted a massive total of 339, and despite a strong start, India faltered in the run chase, ultimately falling short by 152 runs.