Australia Women and New Zealand Women will face off in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on Wednesday, 1st October 2025, at Holkar Stadium in Indore, India. This clash sets the tone for the tournament, featuring the defending champions Australia, seven-time winners and current favourites, against a strong and experienced New Zealand side.

Australia comes into this match with a formidable lineup. The team is led by captain and wicketkeeper Alyssa Healywho will open the innings alongside Georgia full. Ellyse Perry will provide stability at number three, supported in the middle order by Beth Mooney and Grace Harris. Australia’s bowling attack is well-rounded with pace spearheaded by Megan Schutt and Kim Garthwhile spin duties are managed by Alana King and Ashleigh Gardner. The Australians recently showcased their dominance by winning a bilateral ODI series against Indiawhich has built confidence for the World Cup.

New Zealand, led by the experienced Sophie Devineincludes openers Suzie Bates and Georgia Plimmerwith Amelia Kerr anchoring the middle order. The White Ferns possess a balanced bowling attack featuring pace from Jess Kerr and Tahuhu and spin from Amelia Kerr and Eden Carson. Although the New Zealanders have not played many ODIs recently and faced some recent series losses, their T20 World Cup victory last year has raised their belief in doing well in subcontinental conditions.

AUS-W vs NZ-W, Women’s ODI World Cup: Match Details

• Date and Time: October 1; 03:00 pm is/ 09:30 on the GMT
• Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

AUS-W vs NZ-W, Head-to-Head Record (in ODIs):

• Matches Played: 51 | From Won: 30 | NZ won: 20 | No results: 1

Holkar Cricket Stadium Report

The Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore offers a flat, batting-friendly pitch with even bounce and short boundaries, making it ideal for stroke play and high scores in ODIs. In the early overs, batters enjoy the consistent pace and carry of the ball, while the fast outfield helps in quick running between wickets. Fast bowlers can still extract some bounce and movement with the new ball, especially under lights. As the game progresses, spinners gain some grip and can be effective during the middle overs. Overall, the pitch favours teams with strong top-order batting and quality spinners for control in the middle phase of the innings.

Squads

Australia: Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham

New Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu

AUS-W vs NZ-W, Women’s ODI World Cup: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• New Zealand Women wins the toss and bowls first
• Australia Women’s powerplay score: 65-75
• Australia Women’s total score: 310-320

Case 2:

• Australia Women wins the toss and bowls first
• New Zealand Women’s powerplay score: 60-70
• New Zealand Women’s total score: 280-290

Match result: Team to bowl first will win the game.

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