Overview:
The Women’s ODI World Cup opening match between Australia and New Zealand will start at 3 pm IST on October 1 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.
The Australian women’s cricket team is set to take on New Zealand in Match number 2 of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on October 1, 2025. The match is set to be held at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.
Both sides will be keen to start on a strong note. Australia will want to build from their recent series win against India in India. On the other hand, New Zealand will aim to stop the mighty Aussies by offering substance and panache.
8 teams will vie it out for the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup with all sides playing against one another. The top 4 teams from this 8-team table will make it to the semis.
What is the Context of the AUS vs NZ match?
7-time World Cup winners Australia have a sound squad with a balance in all three departments. They have big performers who can set the stage on fire from the start of the tournament itself.
The White Ferns squad also boasts of several experienced names, who have played in big tournaments over the years. The Sophie Devine led side has key personnel in the mix and they need to seize the opportunity if presented in the match’s crucial moments.
New Zealand are familiar with this Aussie side and would be keen to cause an upset.
In terms of the H2H record, Australia and New Zealand have faced each other 135 times. Australia have won 102 matches to New Zealand’s 31. Two matches didn’t have a result, as per ESPNcricinfo.
For the first time, the Holkar stadium in Indore will be hosting a Women’s ODI match and for that matter a first clash in women’s international cricket.
The Women’s ODI World Cup opening match between Australia and New Zealand will start at 3 pm IST on October 1 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.
Australia – Probable Playing XI
Alyssa Healy (c & wk): The veteran Aussie batter owns an impressive 607 runs from 17 ODI World Cup matches at 50.58. She has three tons and two fifties with her strike rate being 108.97.
Georgia Voll: This is Voll’s maiden ODI World Cup. She will be keen to express herself. Voll has played 5 WODI matches to date. She has amassed 254 runs at 63.50 with one ton and one fifty.
Ellyse Perry: Aussie ace Perry is an ODI World Cup legend. She has played 25 matches in the Women’s World Cup, scoring 673 runs from 56.08. She has hit 6 fifties.
Beth Mooney: She recently smashed the joint-3rd fastest ton in Women’s ODIs. Across two World Cup events, she owns 562 runs from 17 matches at a sound 51.09. She owns 4 World Cup fifties.
Ashleigh Gardner: In this player, the Aussie Women get a star-studded all-rounder. She is a crunch asset in this Australian side. With 1326 runs and 104 WODI scalps,.
Tahlia McGrath: Another top-notch all-rounder, McGrath brings stability in this Aussie unit. She has played only the World Cup (2022), scoring 100 runs from 8 matches (5 innings). With the ball, she has picked 5 wickets at 42.40.
Annabel Sutherland: With 864 WODI runs at 43.20 and 43 wickets with the ball, Sutherland brings plenty to the table. Sutherland has featured in the 2022 World Cup and scored 48 runs from 6 matches (2 innings). With the ball, she picked 3 wickets from 4 innings.
Georgia Wareham: The pacer owns 46 scalps at 28.26 in Women’s ODIs and is 4 shy of 50. This will be her maiden World Cup.
Alana King: Leg-spinner Alana King has picked 59 WODI wickets at 19.49. King has an experience of 9 matches in the Women’s ODI World Cup. She has picked 12 wickets from 9 matches at 24.50.
Kim Garth: In 58 WODIs, she owns 59 wickets at 24.49. She can also be a key figure with the bat if needed. She owns 544 runs from 44 innings at 18.13 with 2 fifties.
Megan Schutt: In 102 matches, Schutt has picked 140 wickets at 23.69. She also has World Cup pedigree. In 23 World Cup games, she has managed 34 wickets at 25.91.
Player to watch out for (Alyssa Healy): The swashbuckling opener will aim to be aggressive from the start. She will fancy facing the White Ferns and look to dominate.
New Zealand – Probable Playing XI
Suzie Bates: The champion performer has 5896 runs in WODIs. She has 13 tons and 37 fifties. She averages 39.83. Bates has 1179 runs in the Women’s ODI World Cup at 56.14 (100s: 4, 50s: 5).
Georgia Plimmer: In 24 WODI matches, Georgia owns 396 runs from 19 innings at 22, She has hit 4 hundreds and 10 fifties.
Amelia Kerr: From 77 matches, she has scored 2167 runs at an average of 42-plus. She has slammed 9 tons and a total of 19 fifties. With the ball, she has picked 99 scalps at 29.74.
Sophie Devine (c): The veteran is closing in on 4000 WODI runs. She has 3990 runs at 31.66. 669 of her runs have come in the World Cup (100s: 2, 50s: 2).
Brook Halliday: In 40 WODIs, she has amassed 876 runs, including 6 fifties, with a best of 86. She averages 26.36. She owns 8 wickets with the ball.
Maddy Green: In 81 matches, she has scored a total of 1708 runs at 28. She has a key role to offer with 7 fifties and 2 tons.
Isabella Gaze (wk): Another key element of this New Zealand side, Isabella Gaze owns 219 runs at 14.60 from 23 matches (18 innings).
Jess Kerr: She has 276 runs from 39 matches at 12. With the ball, she has picked a total of 52 wickets at 23.96.
Eden Carson: In 17 matches, she has picked 16 wickets for New Zealand at 38.93.
Lea Tahuhu: The veteran is set to complete 100 matches (97). She owns 115 WODI scalps at 29.08. As many as 26 of her wickets have come in the Women’s World Cup.
Rosemary Mair: She has 12 wickets in WODIs from 18 matches at a dismal average of 57. She needs to showcase her credentials.
Player to watch out for (Suzie Bates): The experienced New Zealand ace will aim to make her presence felt with some quality runs.
Pitch Report & Venue Conditions
One can expect a flat, true, and batsman-friendly surface here at the Holkar Cricket Stadium. The pitch here is of black-soil surface which can offer even bounce and minimal seam movement, making it a paradise for batters. Teams batting first will want to post a significant total. The surface rarely deteriorates here which will help shot making. Spinners may find some grip as the game progresses, but pacers will struggle without swing. Overall, this is a batting wicket.
Match Prediction – Who Has the Upper Hand?
All things considered, Australia Women will probably be slight favourites given their dominance in this format, stronger recent form, and depth in batting. New Zealand should aim to be disciplined and offer resistance.
FAQs About AUS vs NZ Playing 11
Who are the key players in the AUS vs NZ clash?
Alyssa Healy will aim to be aggressive from the start. She will fancy facing the White Ferns and look to dominate. For New Zealand, Suzie Bates is of utmost significance.