The New Zealand Women's National Cricket Team, the White Ferns, are on a mission to bounce back at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 in Guwahati, as they face Bangladesh. After suffering defeats against Australia and South Africa, the White Ferns are desperate for a win to keep their semi-final hopes alive.
White Ferns Aim to Turn the Tide
“Yeah, obviously it's not the way you want to start a tournament with two losses, but the dressing room's good,” said Melie Kerr, emphasising the team's positive attitude despite the setbacks. The team is focused on learning from their mistakes and building on their strengths. Kerr added, “With tournaments, you can't dwell on things. You've got to move on. And yes, you want to learn from what you can do better, but also remembering the stuff that we've done really well to keep trying to continue to do. And you've got to stay positive because there's always a game around the corner and we know that we're still really in this World Cup.”
Bangladesh's Spin Attack Poses a Challenge
The White Ferns are preparing for a tough challenge against Bangladesh's spin-heavy attack. “It's about trying to sum up conditions really quickly. But having a couple of days to train here, there has been quite a bit of turn and bounce in the nets, which is exciting for my bowling. But then on the other hand with batting, it's just being really disciplined in the best way to play spin,” Kerr explained.
Bangladesh has proven to be a formidable opponent, troubling several teams with their spin bowling throughout the tournament. The White Ferns are aware of the challenge and are working hard to adapt their batting strategy to counter the spin threat.
This match is crucial for both teams as they seek their first victory in the tournament. The White Ferns are determined to turn the tide and showcase their skills, while Bangladesh aims to continue their strong performance with their spin-dominated attack. Cricket fans are in for a thrilling encounter as these two teams battle it out on the field!