The Australia Women vs New Zealand Women 2nd Match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is scheduled to be played on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. The match will start at 3:00 PM IST. Australia Women, the most decorated team in Women’s World Cup history with seven titles, will look to start their campaign strongly. New Zealand Women, led by Sophie Devine, seek to bounce back from recent inconsistencies and gain momentum in the tournament
Team Analysis
Australia Women enter the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 as the most dominant and decorated team with unparalleled strength and experience. Their key strengths include:
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All-Round Depth: The team boasts multiple genuine all-rounders like Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, and Annabel Sutherland who contribute significantly with both bat and ball. This creates great flexibility in bowling options and strong batting depth extending deep into the lineup.
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Batting Power: Led by Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney, the top order maintains aggressive and consistent platforms for the innings. Players like Perry and Gardner provide stability and firepower through the middle order. Young talents like Phoebe Litchfield add fresh energy.
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Fielding Excellence: Australia’s fielding is top-notch with athleticism and commitment, often contributing to crucial moments during matches.
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Winning Culture and Experience: As seven-time Women’s World Cup champions, Australia’s squad features many experienced players who thrive under pressure, carrying a strong culture of winning into the tournament.
AUSW vs NZW Match Details
- Event: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
- Teams: Australia Women vs New Zealand Women
- Date: 01 October 2025
- Time: 2:30 PM
- Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
Women’s World Cup Live streaming info
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 features a total of 31 matches as part of the event. The tournament begins on September 30, 2025, with the opening match between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati and concludes with the final scheduled for November 2, 2025. The format includes a round-robin stage where all eight teams play each other once, making up 28 group matches. The top four teams from this stage advance to the semi-finals, followed by the final match to decide the champion.The prize money totals $13.88 million, a significant increase over previous editions, highlighting the emphasis on gender equity in cricket.
There are several ways to watch the Women’s World Cup 2025 live streaming. Here are some of the options available:
- In India, matches will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten channels). Live streaming is available on the SonyLIV app & website.
- In Pakistan: Broadcast on PTV Sports. Live streaming is available for free on the Tamasha app and Myco app.
- In India, matches will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming is available on the JioHotstar app and website, which offers commentary in multiple regional languages including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
- In Sri Lanka, matches will be broadcast live on Maharaja TV’s channel TV1, with streaming available on the Sirasa TV website.
- In the United Kingdom and Ireland, coverage is available on Sky Sports Cricket, with both linear TV and digital streaming through Sky’s platforms.
- In Australia, Prime Video has exclusive live streaming rights for all matches.
- In the United States and Canada, Willow TV provides live coverage and streaming, offering access via traditional TV and digital packages.
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ICC.tv streams all matches live globally, including highlights and exclusive content.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
You can watch the 2025 Women’s World Cup matches for free on official platforms in some regions. ICC tv In Pakistan, PTV Sports will broadcast matches free on TV, while the Tamasha and Myco apps will stream them online without charge. In Bangladesh, fans can enjoy free streaming on the Toffee app and website.
Live Streaming Info:
The WCWC 2025 match will be live on Willow TV.
Live Score Info:
ESPN Live Score Ball-by-Ball update AUS W vs NZ W
Playing XI:
Australia Women (AUS W): Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt
New Zealand Women (NZ W): Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Bree Illing, Eden Carson, Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr
FAQs
Where is the match being played?
Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
What time does the match start?
3:00 PM IST on 01 October, 2025.
Who are the captains?
Australia – Alyssa Healy; New Zealand – Sophie Devine
Where to watch live?
Star Sports Network and JioHotstar app in India.