Srilanka, Oct. 11 -- New Zealand were made to work for their first ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 win with a 100-run triumph over Bangladesh.

Sophie Devine made her third consecutive half-century as she and Brooke Halliday set up the White Ferns for a competitive total.

Bangladesh's chase of 228 never got off the ground, despite rearguard efforts from Fahima Khatun and Rabeya Khan delaying New Zealand's march to victory.

Devine and Halliday at it again

Having chosen to bat, New Zealand made a steady start through Suzie Bates, as young quick Marufa Akter was particularly targeted.

Georgia Plimmer failed to get going and was stumped for four from 18 balls off the bowling of Rabeya Khan, as Bates fell two balls later, run out for 29...