Updated 23 October 2025 at 15:16 IST
Rain Threat Looms Over India-W vs New Zealand-W Women's World Cup Clash; Navi Mumbai Weather Forecast Causes Concern
India Women face New Zealand Women in a virtual knockout at DY Patil Stadium. Both teams seek a semifinal spot. But with rain looming by evening, the real twist may arrive after sunset.
The Women's World Cup match between India Women and New Zealand Women at the DY Patil Stadium has become a virtual knockout fixture. The winner will be a step ahead in the race to become a semifinalist, while the other will be out of contention.
However, the weather forecast in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, could be troublesome for both sides as there might be rain pouring in the latter part of the match.
Rain Threat Looms Large In Navi Mumbai During India-W vs New Zealand-W Clash
Team India Women is entering the match with three consecutive defeats, and New Zealand too did not have luck on their side, as their sole win is against Bangladesh-W. Two of their matches were washed out, while they suffered defeats at the hands of South Africa and Australia.
New Zealand is fifth in the Women's World Cup standings, while the hosts India are a spot ahead in fourth place.
It is a warm afternoon in Navi Mumbai, but rain could be pouring in by evening and night. AccuWeather's hourly weather prediction has displayed a 51% chance by 08:00 PM IST, which increases to 54% by 10-00 PM IST. Thunderstorms are also predicted to happen at that time.
The Indian Meteorological Department has alerted that spells of rain could take over Mumbai and other districts like Thane. A yellow alert has been issued as well, and rain is expected to intensify between Thursday and Friday around Mumbai.
New Zealand Win Toss, Opt To Bowl First Against India In Key Women's CWC Encounter
New Zealand has won the toss at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, and captain Sophie Devine has opted to bowl first. The conditions would be hot, and the tracks could help India post a score of 350 or above while batting first.
New Zealand announces no changes to its playing XI, but India has brought a player back.
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has revealed that Jemimah Rodrigues is back and will be replacing Amanjot Kaur in the playing XI for the Women in Blue.
Published By : Pavitra Shome
Published On: 23 October 2025 at 14:55 IST