Australian women’s cricket team will host the English women in a World Cup preview match in Indore on the 22nd of October 2025 in midweek action at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.
The tie is very important as it could have a say on who makes it into the semi-finals of the tournament.
Betting enthusiasts will have a keen eye on this battle in Indore, with the top betting sites in the UK offering plenty of markets, enticing odds, as well as price boost specials.
Venue Outlook: Holkar ODI Trends and Evening Conditions
Holkar cricket stadium in Indore is well known for its high-scoring games, especially in ODI’s as the short boundaries favours batters more. The average first innings score is pretty high at 326. The team that bats first has a slight edge but the dew in day/night games does play a part and makes it difficult for spinners late on.
Recent Form
The Australian women’s side have been sensational in their previous five games, and they have a perfect record. Some of those wins include an 89-run victory over rivals New Zealand and three wins in a row in the women’s Ashes ODIs.
The English women’s team have had a stuttering record in their previous five games as they have won three times and lost twice in that time. One of those victories was a thrilling eight wicket victory over India.
Team News
The Australians will be captained by Alyssa Healy, and they will be without Grace Harris who has a calf strain. Sophie Molineux and Darcie Brown are available and back in the squad, however.
The English will be captained by Nat Sciver-Brunt, and they will be boosted by the return of Heather Knight after she recovered from injury recently.
Head-to-Head Analysis
The recent head-to-head between these two sides have been edged by the Australians. The home side has won three to the visitors two over the previous five games.
Player Matchups to Watch
Alyssa Healy vs Sophie Ecclestone: Healy has a career average of 35 with her left arm spin and a strike rate of 85.
Nat Sciver-Brunt vs Ashleigh Gardner: Sciver-Brunt has a strike rate of 80 against off spin but she has been dismissed twice by Gardner in ODIs before.
Phoebe Litchfield vs Lauren Bell: Litchfield is very dangerous at the top of the order, and she has an average of 20 against pace bowling.
Betting Tips
Back Australia to win: The home side edges it narrowly in the recent head-to-head.
Over 250 runs: As mentioned earlier, the Holkar cricket stadium is known for high scores.
Expert Prediction
It is likely the home side will win by at least 50-100 runs as they use the home advantage to get the better of England. Back Healy and Gardner to run riot at the top of the order for the Australians and put the English to the sword.
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