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AUS-W vs NZ-W match 2 statistical preview: Key stats, records and head to head ahead of Women's World Cup 2025 clash

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The second game of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 sees a classic trans-Tasman rivalry as Australia Women (AUS-W) take on New Zealand Women (NZ-W) at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Wednesday, October 1. The exicting match will start at 3:00 PM IST and both sides will be looking to kick off their campaign with a statement win.

Australia Women

Defending champions Australia Women, led by Alyssa Healy, enter the tournament as favourites despite losing their only warm-up match against England by four wickets. The batting unit looks formidable with Healy, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry and Beth Mooney forming the top order. The all-round department is loaded with the likes of Annabel Sutherland, Tahlia McGrath and Ashleigh Gardner.

Bowling remains Australia’s biggest strength. Megan Schutt will lead the pace attack, backed by Kim Garth and Darcie Brown while the spin trio of Alana King, Georgia Wareham and Sophie Molineux will look to control the middle overs. The Aussies will be eager to stamp their authority early.

New Zealand Women

New Zealand Women, captained by Sophie Devine, had a dismal build-up after losing both their warm-up matches against India. Their batting will rely heavily on the experience of Suzie Bates and Devine with Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Brooke Halliday and Maddy Green forming the core of the middle order. 

The White Ferns’ bowling attack has variety with Jess Kerr, Roemary Mair, Bree Illing and Lea Tahuhu in pace while Amelia Kerr and Eden Carson will be key spin options. For New Zealand to challenge Australia, they will need early breakthroughs and consistency in the middle overs.

AUS-W vs NZ-W head-to-head overview

Australia Women and New Zealand Women have clashed in 135 ODIs. The Aussies have dominated with 102 wins while the White Ferns have secured 31 victories. Two games have ended in no result.

Holkar Cricket Stadium pitch report

The Holkar Cricket Stadium pitch is known for being batting-friendly. The ball comes nicely onto the bat, allowing stroke-makers to thrive. Pacers will enjoy some swing with the new ball, but as the ball ages, slower deliveries and variations become crucial. Spinners will need accuracy to succeed here. Given the history, teams batting first have had more success so the toss-winning captain is likely to bat first.

Australia Women and New Zealand Women's probable playing XI

Australia Women

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

Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Bree Illing, Eden Carson, Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr.

Top run scorers in AUS-W vs NZ-W ODI

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Suzie Bates: 1173 Runs

Suzie Bates has scored 1173 runs in 34 matches at an average of 36.65 with 3 centuries and 7 fifties. She has been a proven match-winner at the top of the order for New Zealand.

Ellyse Perry: 872 Runs

Ellyse Perry has accumulated 872 runs in 31 innings against New Zealand at an impressive average of 41.52, including 1 century and 7 fifties. She remains one of Australia’s most dependable batters in pressure situations.

Sophie Devine: 663 Runs

Sophie Devine has notched up 663 runs in 36 innings at an average of 22.10 with 4 fifties to her name. She is capable of changing the course of a match with her quick scoring ability.

Top wicket-takers in AUS-W vs NZ-W ODIs

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Ellyse Perry: 43 Wickets

Ellyse Perry has picked up 43 wickets in 41 matches at an average of 30.44 with her best figures being 5/31. Her all-round ability makes her invaluable to the Australian side.

Sophie Devine: 30 Wickets

Sophie Devine has claimed 30 wickets in 38 innings at an average of 45.56 and has consistently provided New Zealand with handy breakthroughs.

Megan Schutt: 30 Wickets

Megan Schutt has taken 30 wickets in just 20 matches at an average of 24.96 with best bowling figures of 4/32. She has established herself as a consistent strike bowler for Australia.

AUS-W vs NZ-W key stats

Australia Women’s Records

  • Beth Mooney has 323 runs in 6 ODIs in 2025 at a strike rate of 110.61, including 1 hundred and 2 fifties.
  • Ellyse Perry has 218 runs in 6 ODIs this year at a strike rate of 78.70 with 2 fifties.
  • Alana King is Australia’s leading wicket-taker in 2025 with 12 wickets in 6 matches at 5.19 economy.
  • Kim Garth has 9 wickets in 5 ODI matches in 2025 at an economy of 4.85.
  • Alyssa Healy vs Jess Kerr in ODIs: 39 balls, 29 runs, 0 dismissals.
  • Tahlia McGrath vs Sophie Devine in ODIs: 24 balls, 17 runs, 1 dismissal.

New Zealand Women’s Records

  • Georgia Plimmer is NZ’s top ODI scorer in 2025 with 140 runs in 2 innings, including a century.
  • Jess Kerr and Eden Carson have 4 wickets each in 3 ODIs in 2025.
  • Amelia Kerr vs Ellyse Perry in ODIs: 130 balls, 99 runs, 2 dismissals.
  • Suzie Bates vs Megan Schutt in ODIs: 151 balls, 99 runs, 2 dismissals.
  • Sophie Devine vs Georgia Wareham in ODIs: 65 balls, 42 runs, 0 dismissals.
  • Lea Tahuhu vs Beth Mooney in ODIs: 121 balls, 84 runs, 4 dismissals.

Records that can be broken in AUS-W vs NZ-W Match 2 of 2025 Women’s World Cup

  • Ellyse Perry needs 3 sixes to complete 50 ODI sixes.
  • Beth Mooney needs 5 fours to complete 300 ODI fours.
  • Phoebe Litchfield requires 17 runs to complete 1000 ODI runs.
  • Georgia Wareham needs 4 wickets to reach 50 ODI wickets.
  • Annabel Sutherland is 7 wickets away from 50 ODI wickets.
  • Suzie Bates needs 104 runs to become the second woman after Mithali Raj to reach 6000 ODI runs.
  • Sophie Devine requires 10 runs to complete 4000 ODI runs.
  • Maddy Green needs 8 fours to complete 150 ODI fours.
  • Amelia Kerr needs 1 wicket to complete 100 ODI wickets.