The Australian women’s cricket team will face New Zealand in the second match of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on October 1. The game will take place at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Both teams will be eager to start their campaigns on a strong note.
Australia comes into the tournament on the back of a series win against India and will look to continue their momentum. New Zealand, led by Sophie Devine, will aim to challenge the strong Australian side and cause an upset.
Eight teams are competing in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, playing each other in a round-robin format. The top four teams from this stage will advance to the semifinals.
Australia, seven-time World Cup winners, have a well-balanced squad with strong players in batting, bowling, and all-round performance. They have match-winners who can dominate games from the start of the tournament.
The White Ferns have several experienced players familiar with big tournament pressure. They will need to seize crucial moments to stay in the game against the Australians, whom they know well.
Australia vs New Zealand: Head-to-head record
Australia and New Zealand have faced each other 135 times in women’s cricket. Australia has won 102 of these matches, while New Zealand has won 31. Two matches ended with no result, according to ESPNcricinfo.
This is the first Women’s ODI match ever to be played at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. The match will begin at 3 PM IST on October 1, marking the stadium’s debut in women’s international cricket.
Australia vs New Zealand: Pitch report
The pitch at Holkar Stadium is expected to be flat, true, and ideal for batting. The black-soil surface provides even bounce and minimal seam movement. Teams batting first may aim for a big total, as the pitch rarely deteriorates. Spinners may get some help as the match goes on, but pacers are likely to struggle without swing. Overall, it is a batter-friendly wicket.
Australia vs New Zealand: Predicted playing XI
Australia Women: Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Tahlia McGrath, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt
New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine (c), Georgia Plimmer, Maddy Green, Amelia Kerr, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Flora Devonshire, Bree Illing, Lea Tahuhu