The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 continues with a blockbuster clash as defending champions Australia take on long-time rivals New Zealand on October 1st at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. The contest begins at 3:00 PM IST, promising an intense battle steeped in history and rivalry.
Australia enters this fixture well-prepared, having fine-tuned their game in a fiercely contested three-match ODI series against India in September. They began with a composed chase led by Phoebe Litchfield’s 88, suffered a rare collapse when bowled out for 190 in a heavy 102-run defeat, but roared back in Delhi with a towering 412, powered by Beth Mooney’s 138 and Georgia Voll’s 81. That emphatic win sealed the series, though their momentum was briefly halted by a warm-up loss to England, who comfortably chased down 248.
New Zealand, on the other hand, arrives with mixed form. They claimed a convincing series win over Sri Lanka earlier this year, clinching back-to-back victories by 78 and 98 runs after the opening ODI was washed out. However, their warm-up matches ahead of this World Cup brought little joy, falling to India A (via DLS) and India’s senior team, both by four-wicket margins. The White Ferns will be looking to rediscover their rhythm quickly against the toughest opponents of all — the world champions.
Head-to-Head:
- Total Matches – 135
- Australia Women Wins – 102
- New Zealand Women Wins – 31
Australia holds a commanding record in this rivalry, with 102 wins in 135 encounters. Their most recent face-off came in December 2024, where Australia clinched a 2-0 series win, securing victories by 65 runs and 75 runs.
Squads:
Australia Women’s Cricket Team
Alyssa Healy (C), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Devine (C), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Jess Kerr, Melie Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu
Where to Watch 2nd Match – Australia Women vs New Zealand Women?
Cricket fans in India can tune into Star Sports for live television coverage and can enjoy free live streaming on Jio Hotstar, accessible via app, website, mobiles, tablets, and Smart TVs.
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
Australia – Live on Prime Video (Amazon).
Bangladesh – Coverage on Nagorik TV and T Sports; streaming via Toffee.
Pakistan – On PTV Sports and Ten Sports; digital streaming through Myco and Tamasha.
Caribbean – Live on ESPN Caribbean; streaming available on ESPN Play Caribbean.
New Zealand – Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport 3, Sky Go, and Sky Sport Now.
UK & Ireland – Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event; streaming on Sky Go and NOW TV.
USA & Canada – Willow TV and Willow Xtra; streaming on Cricbuzz.
Sub-Saharan Africa – SuperSport Cricket with access via DStv and the SuperSport app.
Middle East & North Africa (MENA) – CricLife Max (via E &); streaming through StarzPlay and StarzON.
Papua New Guinea – Live on TVWAN Action and streaming via icc.tv.
Schedule:
Australia Women – ICC World Cup 2025 Fixtures
1 Oct: vs New Zealand (Indore)
4 Oct: vs Sri Lanka (Colombo)
8 Oct: vs Pakistan (Colombo)
12 Oct: vs India (Vizag)
16 Oct: vs Bangladesh (Vizag)
22 Oct: vs England (Indore)
25 Oct: vs South Africa (Indore)
New Zealand Women – ICC World Cup 2025 Fixtures
1 Oct: vs Australia (Indore)
6 Oct: vs South Africa (Indore)
10 Oct: vs Bangladesh (Guwahati)
14 Oct: vs Sri Lanka (Colombo)
18 Oct: vs Pakistan (Colombo)
23 Oct: vs India (Navi Mumbai)
26 Oct: vs England (Vizag)
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