Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Australia Faces New Zealand in Women's World Cup Opener
Australia, led by Alyssa Healy, faced New Zealand, captained by Sophie Devine, in the Women's ODI World Cup.
Australia won the toss and chose to bat first.
Sophie Molineux returned for Australia after a knee surgery.
The match marked the first international women's game at the venue.
New Zealand, playing their first ODI in six months, was also ready to compete.
Australia is aiming for their eighth title.
Australia played New Zealand in the Women's ODI World Cup opener.
Alyssa Healy won the toss and elected to bat.
Sophie Molineux returned to the Australian team.
Megan Schutt was left out of the Australian team.
The match was held at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.
- Who
- Australia and New Zealand Women's Cricket Teams
- What
- Opening match of the Women's ODI World Cup
- When
- Wednesday, October 1, 2025
- Where
- Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
- Why
- To compete in the Women's ODI World Cup
Australia's Perspective
New Zealand's Perspective
Batting First
Australia's Perspective
Alyssa Healy elected to bat first.
New Zealand's Perspective
Sophie Devine stated she would have also elected to bat first.
- Matchup
- Australia vs. New Zealand
- Event
- Women's ODI World Cup
- Location
- Holkar Stadium, Indore
- Australia Captain
- Alyssa Healy
- New Zealand Captain
- Sophie Devine
- Australia's Playing XI
- Alyssa Healy, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown
- New Zealand's Playing XI
- Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze, Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Bree Illing
Sources
Australia eye bold start to Women’s World Cup title defence against New Zealand - Telegraph India
'Everyone wants to beat Australia, but we'll stay composed under pressure', says captain Alyssa Healy
Everyone Wants to Beat Australia, But We Fight Back: Alyssa Healy
India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, ICC World Cup 2025 Live Score & Match Updates: Harmanpreet Kaur's India Stare At The Summit Of Greatness
India Women vs Sri Lanka Women Live Cricket Score, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: IND lock horns with SL in Guwahati
Captain Alyssa Healy Outlines Strategy As Australia Seek To Retain Women's World Cup Trophy: "We Stay Composed Under Pressure"
Everyone wants to beat Australia: Alyssa ahead of Women’s World Cup opener against NZ
Australia vs New Zealand Women's World Cup LIVE Streaming: Here's When And Where To Watch The AUS-W v NZ-W WC Game
