The second ODI of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will be played between Australia vs New Zealand Women on October 1, 2025, at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.
This is the second match of this 13-team ODI tournament.
The match will begin at 3:00 PM IST (2:30 PM IST local time). Both Australia and New Zealand will start with 0 points in the points table.
The live broadcast will be on Sony Network.
AUS vs NZ: Head to Head
Australia holds a 10-0 lead over New Zealand in the last 10 ODIs.
Australia has an unbeaten record against New Zealand. This will be the first time the two teams have faced each other this season.
Australia defeated New Zealand 3-0 in the 2024 Tri-Series.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Australia vs New Zealand Team Status
Australia: Strong form in 2025 with 10 wins in 12 ODIs. Phoebe Litchfield (3 half-centuries) and Alyssa Healy were effective with the bat.
Annabel Sutherland (18 wickets in 12 ODIs) and Megan Schutt are the bowling strengths. 4 wins in the last 5 ODIs. Defeated England by 5 wickets in the recent warm-up.
New Zealand: Mixed form with 4 wins in 10 ODIs in 2025. Suzie Bates (412 runs in 10 ODIs) and Sophie Devine contributed with the bat.
Amelia Kerr (15 wickets in 10 ODIs) is the bowling strength. 2 wins in the last 5 ODIs. Lost to India Women by 4 wickets in the recent warm-up.
Australia Probable Playing XI
- Alyssa Healy (WK/C)
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Beth Mooney
- Georgia Voll
- Ellyse Perry
- Tahlia McGrath
- Ashleigh Gardner
- Annabel Sutherland
- Georgia Wareham
- Megan Schutt
- Darcie Brown
New Zealand Probable Playing XI
- Suzie Bates
- Georgia Plimmer
- Maddy Green
- Brooke Halliday
- Sophie Devine (C)
- Izzy Gaze (WK)
- Amelia Kerr
- Lea Tahuhu
- Jess Kerr
- Rosemary Mair
- Eden Carson
AUS vs NZ Women’s Match Weather & Pitch Report
The pitch at Holkar Stadium is favorable for batting, and will be fast in the early overs. Bowlers will be favored, while batsmen will dominate later. Average first innings score is 260-280 runs. Chasing teams have won 60% of the time.
Temperature in Indore on October 1, 2025: 25-35°C, partly cloudy, 10-15 km/h wind, 20% chance of rain. A full match is expected.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: AUS vs NZ Women Match Prediction
Australia vs New Zealand Match Prediction: Australia’s batting will be powered by Phoebe Litchfield and Alyssa Healy, and bowling by Annabel Sutherland and Megan Schutt.
An unbeaten 10-0 win and warm-up win will boost confidence.
New Zealand’s batting will be dominated by Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine, and bowling by Amelia Kerr.
Australia’s chances are 90%, New Zealand’s 10%. If Australia bats first and scores 280+, their chances of victory will increase.
New Zealand needs a big innings from Bates and early wickets from Kerr to win. Australia has the upper hand.
