New Zealand Women in India 2024/25

The New Zealand Women in India series is a bilateral cricket tour, not a permanent league or cup. It is an annual fixture arranged by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC). The event brings the two national teams together for a short series of matches. The most recent iteration in October 2024 comprised three One-Day Internationals (ODIs). The structure of the tour varies by year. Matches are played in a simple format where each team faces the other once. The side that wins the majority of games claims the series. These fixtures are significant because they form part of the ICC Women's Championship. This championship serves as the qualification pathway for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. The matches also provide essential preparation for global tournaments, including the T20 World Cup. There is no permanent trophy or exclusive league table associated with this specific pairing. The competition is defined by the series itself. The governance of the event falls under the BCCI, which has managed women's cricket in India since taking over from the Women's Cricket Association of India (WCAI) in 1973. India Women played their first Test match in 1976. The relationship between the teams has a long history. Historically, New Zealand has held a strong head-to-head record against India. As of late 2024, New Zealand leads the ODI head-to-head with approximately 34 wins to India's 21 or 23. In Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), New Zealand leads with nine wins to India's four. These international tours are distinct from domestic competitions in India. The top-tier domestic ODI competition is the Senior Women's One-Day Trophy, won frequently by Railways. The top domestic T20 competition is the Senior Women's T20 Trophy. Additionally, the Women's Premier League (WPL), launched in 2023, is a franchise-based T20 league featuring international stars and domestic players. The bilateral tour remains separate from these domestic league events.