This match signals the ramping-up of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 with some mouthwatering action, as the defending world champions Australia face New Zealand-their worthy adversaries-on October 1 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. The match will begin at 3:00 PM IST and will surely treat the crowd to an exciting contest full of tradition, rivalry, and huge stakes.
Australia: Recent form
Australia’s 2025 campaign has been relatively short with 6 ODIs. Their year began with a dominant 3-match series against England in January. The Aussies clean swept the hosts by 4 wickets, 21 runs, and 86 runs respectively…a fine display of batting depth and disciplined bowling.
Further in September, Australia was heading into the World Cup with a nervy 3-match ODI series against India. They began the high-intensity series with a controlled and authoritative chase of 282. But the second match saw a surprising collapse, with Australia getting bundled out for 190 to register a loss by 102 runs-a rare stumble indeed for the world champions.
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They certainly exhibited true championship spirit, putting up a giant 412-run total in Delhi and winning the game by 43 runs against an enthusiastic Indian side. Although the momentum was once again stopped because of the warm-up defeat to England, which chased down 248 with ease, the Australians seem all poised and battle-ready for their opening World Cup assignment.
New Zealand: Recent Outing
The 2025 season for New Zealand has been too short and mixed, with only 2 ODIs played before the World Cup. Earlier in the year, they sealed a series victory over Sri Lanka after the first ODI was washed out. Following this, the White Ferns dominated the subsequent two games with wins of 78 and 98 runs, respectively, making a solid statement internationally.
However, the form going into World Cup has been somewhat irregular. There have been two rather tricky warm-ups for New Zealand in September, both of which ended in four-wicket losses – first to India A (DLS) and then to the senior India team (DLS). These setbacks have brought some fissures into view that need to be worked upon, and the White Ferns will be keen to find their rhythm and confidence against world champions in what could serve as a formidable first trial.
Head-to-Head:
Total Matches – 135
Australia Women Wins – 102
New Zealand Women Wins – 31
Australia was dominant in this historic rivalry with 102 wins in 135 encounters. Their most recent clash happened in December 2024, when the Australians completed a 2-0 series triumph by 65 runs and 75 runs, the wins reinforcing their position as the team to beat.
Put money on this Aus-NZ clash for a fabulous show of drama, skills, and intensity. With the champions keen on flexing their muscles and the White Ferns desperate for redemption, the show should be thrilling from start to finish.
