The twenty-sixth fixture of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 features Australia Women facing South Africa Women on October 25th at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, starting at 3:00 PM IST. The winner will secure top spot and a semi-final clash against fourth-placed India.
Australia enters in superb form, having begun with an 89-run win over New Zealand, followed by a rain-affected game against Sri Lanka. They recovered from 115/8 against Pakistan through a Mooney–King partnership to restrict Pakistan to 114, chased 331 against India with an over to spare, thrashed Bangladesh by 10 wickets, and chased 245 against England with 6 wickets in hand and 9.3 overs to spare.
South Africa started poorly, bowled out for 69 and losing to England by 10 wickets, but bounced back with a 6-wicket win over New Zealand, a last-over victory against India, wins over Bangladesh and Sri Lanka (including a 10-wicket triumph), and a 150-run victory 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 their 18 encounters. Their most recent face-off occurred during the South Africa tour of Australia, where the hosts clinched a 2-1 series victory, further asserting their dominance in the rivalry.
Squads:
Australia Women’s Cricket Team
Alyssa Healy (C), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
South Africa Women’s Cricket Team
Laura Wolvaardt (C), Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase
Where to Watch: Australia Women vs South Africa Women – 26th Match
Fans can catch the action live on Star Sports Network. Digital viewers can enjoy free live streaming on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, accessible across smartphones, smart TVs, tablets, and web browsers.
Global Broadcast & Streaming Partners
Australia: Prime Video (Amazon)
Bangladesh: Nagorik TV & T Sports; digital streaming on Toffee
Pakistan: PTV Sports & Ten Sports; online via Myco and Tamasha
Caribbean: ESPN Caribbean; streaming via ESPN Play Caribbean
New Zealand: Sky Sport 1 & Sky Sport 3; streaming on Sky Go & Sky Sport Now
UK & Ireland: Sky Sports Cricket & Sky Sports Main Event; live via Sky Go & NOW TV
USA & Canada: Willow TV & Willow Xtra; digital access via Cricbuzz
Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport Cricket (DStv); streaming on the SuperSport App
MENA (Middle East & North Africa): CricLife Max (via E&); available on StarzPlay & StarzON
Papua New Guinea: TVWAN Action; available online at icc.tv
Schedule:
Australia Women – ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Fixtures
1 Oct: vs New Zealand – Indore – Won by 89 runs
4 Oct: vs Sri Lanka – Colombo – No result (rain)
8 Oct: vs Pakistan – Colombo – Won by 107 runs
12 Oct: vs India – Vizag – Won by 3 wickets
16 Oct: vs Bangladesh – Vizag – Won by 10 wickets
22 Oct: vs England – Indore – Won by 6 wickets
25 Oct: vs South Africa – Indore
South Africa Women – ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Fixtures
3 Oct: vs England – Guwahati – Lost by 10 wickets
6 Oct: vs New Zealand – Indore – Won by 6 wickets
9 Oct: vs India – Vizag – Won by 3 wickets
13 Oct: vs Bangladesh – Vizag – Won by 3 wickets
17 Oct: vs Sri Lanka – Colombo – Won by 10 wickets
21 Oct: vs Pakistan – Colombo – Won by 150 runs
25 Oct: vs Australia – Indore
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