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**Headline: Mixed Fortunes for Teams in Women’s Cricket World Cup Warm-Ups**
**Bengaluru, India – November 2, 2025** – Teams participating in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 have been engaged in crucial warm-up matches, experiencing a range of results as they prepare for the main tournament.
Host nation India is looking to bounce back after a disappointing 152-run defeat against England in their first warm-up. England posted a formidable 339, which India struggled to chase despite a promising start. Today, India are facing New Zealand in their second warm-up, with New Zealand choosing to bat first after winning the toss, following a rain delay.
New Zealand, led by Sophie Devine, are looking to build on a strong performance in their first warm-up against India A. While they posted a solid 273, powered by an unbeaten century from Izzy Gaze, they ultimately lost to India A via the DLS method after India A reached 226/6 in 39.3 overs before rain halted play.
In other action, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh faced off after their previous matches were washed out with minimal play. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat. Sri Lanka struck early with Udeshika Prabodhani dismissing Farzana Haque. However, Rubya Haider and Sharmin Akhter formed a 90-run partnership, before Kaveesha Dilhari took two quick wickets. At the 25-over mark, Bangladesh stood at 106/3.
The warm-up matches provide valuable practice for all teams before the start of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, where India captain Harmanpreet Kaur is hoping to lead her team to glory on home soil.
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