The twenty-sixth fixture of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 promises an exciting showdown as Australia Women take on South Africa Women on October 25th at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. The match is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM IST, with the winner clinching the top spot and a semi-final clash against fourth-placed India.
Form Guide – Australia
Australia enters this contest in imperious form, brimming with confidence and rhythm. Their campaign began with a commanding 89-run win over New Zealand, followed by a brief rain-hit game against Sri Lanka that hardly disrupted momentum. Against Pakistan, they showcased grit—recovering from 115/8 through a defiant Mooney–King partnership and restricting Pakistan to 114.
Their most emphatic statement came against India, chasing down 331 with an over to spare, before dismantling Bangladesh by 10 wickets to cement their status as tournament favourites. They then chased 245 against England, finishing with 6 wickets in hand and 9.3 overs remaining.
Form Guide – South Africa
South Africa’s campaign began on a disastrous note, bowled out for 69 against England and losing by 10 wickets. They bounced back with a convincing 6-wicket win over New Zealand, followed by a last-over thriller against India. Successive victories against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, including a 10-wicket triumph, highlighted their in-form status. They capped this run with a dominant 150-run win against Pakistan in a rain-hit game.
Head-to-Head:
- Total Matches – 18
- Australia Wins – 16
- South Africa Wins – 1
- No Result – 0
- Tied – 1
Australia holds a dominant record over South Africa, winning 16 of 18 encounters. Their most recent face-off came during the South Africa tour of Australia, where the hosts clinched a 2-1 series victory, further asserting their supremacy in the rivalry.
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