Seven-time champions Australia resume their Trans-Tasman rivalry with New Zealand in the two countries’ opening game of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 on Wednesday, October 1. Indore’s Holkar Cricket Stadium plays host to one of the much-anticipated fixtures of the league stage at this edition of the quadrennial event being played in India and Sri Lanka.

After being crowned champions for a whopping seven times since the tournament’s inaugural iteration back in 1973, the Aussies – led by experienced wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy – are eyeing another World Cup title in their rich trophy cabinet. For New Zealand under Sophie Devine, it’s a chance to showcase their prowess by winning a match-up they’ve historically been the second favourites in.

Australia Women vs New Zealand Women, ICC W

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