AUS-W vs NZ-W Head-to-Head Record & Stats: Australia Women will face New Zealand Women in their 2nd ODI match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, on 2 October 2025 at 15:00 IST.
Australia Women enter as strong favourites with a dominant record over New Zealand. At the same time, the White Ferns will aim to challenge the defending champions with a strong batting lineup led by Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr.
Let’s take a look at the AUS-W vs NZ-W head-to-head record, recent form, and key stats ahead of this clash.
AUS-W vs NZ-W Head-to-Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | AUS-W Won | NZ-W Won | No Result | First-ever Fixture | Most-recent Fixture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | 102 | 31 | 2 | July 07, 1973 (AUS-W Won) | December 23, 2024 (AUS-W Won) |
Australian women have historically dominated this rivalry, winning 102 out of 135 ODIs. New Zealand Women, however, have been competitive in recent encounters, making this matchup interesting.
Australia Women – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (AUS-W – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 25 | England W | Lost | By 4 wickets | 251/6 – 255/6 |
| 20 Sep 25 | India W | Won | By 43 runs | 412/10 – 369/10 |
| 17 Sep 25 | India W | Lost | By 102 runs | 190/10 – 292/10 |
| 14 Sep 25 | India W | Won | By 8 wickets | 282/2 – 281/7 |
| 17 Jan 25 | England W | Won | By 86 runs | 308/8 – 222/10 |
New Zealand Women – Recent Performance (Last 5 ODIs)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (NZW – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 25 | India A W | Lost | By 4 wickets (DLS) | 273/9 – 226/6 |
| 09 Mar 25 | Sri Lanka W | Won | By 98 runs | 245/7 – 182/10 |
| 07 Mar 25 | Sri Lanka W | Won | By 78 runs | 215/10 – 167/10 |
| 23 Dec 24 | Australia W | Lost | By 75 runs | 122/5 – 290/10 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Australia W | Lost | By 65 runs | 215/10 – 291/7 |
Key Player Battles
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Alyssa Healy vs Jess Kerr – Opening batter vs swing bowler, likely to set the tone for both sides.
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Beth Mooney vs Amelia Kerr – Middle-order batting strength against all-round spin threat.
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Ellyse Perry vs Sophie Devine – All-rounders capable of turning the match with bat or ball.
AUS-W vs NZ-W Prediction
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If Australia Women bat first: Expect a total around 280–300, with Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney leading the charge.
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If New Zealand Women bat first: A competitive target would be 260+, with Suzie Bates or Amelia Kerr anchoring the innings.
Prediction: Australia Women are strong favourites given their dominance and form, but New Zealand Women could challenge if their top order fires.
