AUSW vs NZW Playing 11: Alyssa Healy-led Australia Women will square off against Sophie Devine-led New Zealand in the 2nd match of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on October 01 at Holkar Stadium, Indore.
Being the defending champions, New Zealand will be aiming to take on mighty Australia in their opening match at Indore.
In terms of rivalry, the Australian Women and the New Zealand women have met on 135 times where Aussies secured 102 runs, where white Ferns has secured 31 wins.
Australia women won the toss and opted to bat first.
Speaking at the toss, Alyssa Healy said, “We’ll have a bat. Just put some runs on the board and see what happens. There’s a possibility it could get better later but it didn’t happen last night.”
Our XI for the Trans-Tasman clash! Bowling first after a toss win for Australia.
Rosemary Mair is managing a minor side strain, we’re hopeful she’ll be back on the park soon.
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“Looking at the make-up of our side, we’ve gone with out and out pace. No Megan Schutt. We played some really tough games of cricket in tough conditions. We’re ready to go.”
“The group is in a great place. We’re looking at getting better at every single opportunity we get. Want to improve, want to take women’s cricket forward.”
Meanwhile Sophie Devine said, “Would’ve had a bat as well. But fresh wicket, start of the tournament, not very concerned. I think we’ve got a great balance within the side. Experience through the batting order.”
“Suzie Bates, around 73 years old, Georgia Plimmer, really balanced group. Just grateful for the opportunity to come out here again and represent my country. Fills me with pride. Obviously results are important, but what matters most to me is the people around me,” concluded Devine.
AUSW vs NZW Playing 11
Australia Women Playing 11: Alyssa Healy(w/c), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown
New Zealand Women Playing 11: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine(c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze(w), Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Bree Illing
