AUS-W vs NZ-W 2nd Match Preview & Prediction | ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
AUS-W vs NZ-W 2nd Match Preview & Prediction: Australia Women will face New Zealand Women in their 2nd game of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, on 1st October 2025 at 15:00 IST.
Australia, the defending champions, will aim to assert dominance early in the tournament, while the White Ferns will look to challenge them and make a mark in India.
Match Details – AUS-W vs NZ-W ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Australia Women vs New Zealand Women, 2nd ODI |
| Date | 1st October 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ Hotstar / Star Sports |
| Format | ODI |
AUS-W vs NZ-W Team Preview & Analysis
Australia Women
The defending champions come into this clash on the back of a 2-1 series win against India Women. Their batting is packed with match-winners like Alyssa Healy, Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, and Beth Mooney, with Mooney dominating recently with 233 runs in three innings. Phoebe Litchfield and Ashleigh Gardner add depth and finishing power.
The bowling unit is equally potent, with Kim Garth and Megan Schutt likely sharing the new ball. Alana King, Tahlia McGrath, and Georgia Wareham provide spin options, while Gardner can contribute useful overs when needed.
Top Batters: Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry
Top Bowlers: Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Tahlia McGrath
Predicted XI (Australia Women):
Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt
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New Zealand Women
The White Ferns enter after a 2-0 home series win against Sri Lanka Women, giving them confidence. Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine (c), and Amelia Kerr are key batters capable of changing the game. Georgia Plimmer, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, and Isabella Gaze provide depth, with Gaze in fine touch after her warm-up century.
Their bowling attack is balanced, with Jess Kerr and Amelia Kerr leading pace options, while Lea Tahuhu and Rosemary Mair add control and variations in the middle overs.
Top Batters: Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr
Top Bowlers: Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Amelia Kerr
Predicted XI (New Zealand Women):
Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Flora Devonshire, Bree Illing, Lea Tahuhu
AUS-W vs NZ-W Pitch and Weather Report
Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore – Pitch Report
Pitch Condition: Batting-friendly with true bounce; fast outfield favours stroke-makers.
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Batting: Teams batting first target 280–300 runs to be competitive.
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Pace Bowling: Early movement possible; accuracy will be key.
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Spin Bowling: Spinners will dominate the middle overs.
Average 1st Innings Score: 280–300
Toss Prediction: Bat first to take advantage of batting-friendly conditions.
Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy and humid with a touch of afternoon rain.
| Time | Temp (°C) | Rain | Wind Speed (k/h) | Wind Direction | Clouds | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 27 | 0.2 mm | 1.6 | WNW | 63% | Humid, batting-friendly |
| 15:00 | 24 | 0 mm | 0.85 | E | 34% | Dry, good for batting |
| 18:00 | 24 | 0 mm | 0.89 | SW | 63% | Mildly humid, spin can dominate |
| 21:00 | 23 | 0 mm | 1.95 | NW | 82% | Evening conditions ideal |
AUS-W vs NZ-W Winning Prediction
Australia Women have dominated New Zealand Women historically, winning 15 consecutive ODI meetings. Fresh from a confident series victory against India, Australia enter as strong favourites. The White Ferns will need exceptional performances from Bates, Devine, and Kerr to upset the champions.
Prediction: Australia Women are likely to beat New Zealand Women by 50–70 runs.