Published on: Sep 30, 2025 5:46 pm IST | Updated on: Sep 30, 2025 5:49 pm IST
As the action of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 continues, we head into the second game, which will feature a trans-Tasman rivalry. The reigning champions, Australia, will be taking on their neighbors, New Zealand, in a highly anticipated match at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Australia yet again starts as the early favorites to win this World Cup, and it will be interesting to see how the Whiteferns challenge the Aussie women. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the IND-W vs SL-W Match 2 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
Whenever Australian women play a game of cricket, they always start as the favorites, irrespective of the format or their opponent. The 7-time champions will yet again start as the favorites against an opponent who is chasing their first-ever ODI World Cup glory. Therefore, the win probability meter should favor the reigning champions, the Australian women. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the AUS-W vs NZ-W Match 2 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
NZ-W: 11% win chance AUS-W: 89% win chance
The Australian all-rounder is fresh off a ton in the last ODI she played against India women ahead of this World Cup. She will be a prime figure in the batting order.
The left-hand opener has scored 405 runs in his last 10 ODI innings at a scintillating average of 45. She will be a key wicket for the opposition.
Whiteferns' righ hand batter has scored heavily in recent times. Sje jas 320 runs to her name at a brilliant average of 45.71 in his last 10 appearances.
The Whiteferns' skipper is probably featuring in her last ODI World Cup. The powerhouse in the batting order, Devine will be the x-factor in Whiteferns' batting unit.
Check out our prediction for the AUS-W vs NZ-W 2nd Match of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
Australian women are on a rampage, and they’ll enter Match 2 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 as clear favorites against New Zealand. Dominant in all departments, Australia’s recent performances have showcased their unmatched depth, tactical sharpness, and relentless intensity. They head into this World Cup on the back of a clinical showing against the World Cup co-hosts India by winning a 3-match ODI series 2-1.
Their top order, led by Alyssa Healy, the skipper, and Beth Mooney, has been firing with consistency, while the middle order offers stability and finishing power. With the ball, Megan Schutt and Ashleigh Gardner continue to dismantle opposition lineups with precision and control.
As the two sides clash in Match 2, expect Australia to dictate terms early. Their winning momentum, superior bench strength, and big-match temperament make them the team to beat. New Zealand will need grit, strategy, and a touch of brilliance to pull off an upset.
The Whiteferns will step into Match 2 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with a burning desire to break a painful and prolonged jinx. Having lost 15 consecutive ODIs to Australia, New Zealand’s women’s team carries a record that’s both frustrating and humbling. It’s a streak that has haunted them and one they’ll be desperate to end on the world stage.
Led by Sophie Devine and seniors like Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr, the Whiteferns must summon their best cricket to challenge Australia’s dominance. Their batting needs to fire in unison, and the bowlers must strike early to disrupt Australia’s rhythm.
Australia, meanwhile, will look to extend their supremacy with clinical precision. But if New Zealand can hold their nerve and execute their plans, this could be the moment they finally flip the script. The pressure is immense, but so is the opportunity. Breaking the streak would be more than a win for the Whiteferns. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 135 AUS-W won: 102 NZ-W won: 31 No Result: 2 RECENT form NEW ZEALAND WOMEN: L L NR W W RECENT form AUSTRALIA WOMEN: W W W L W
Australia Women and New Zealand Women have squared off 135 times in ODI cricket. The Australian women have dominated this battle by winning 102 matches, whereas New Zealand women have won only 31. Australia’s dominance is quite intimidating over their trans-Tasman rivals.
How will the two teams, i.e., Australia Women and New Zealand Women, fare in the 2nd Match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025? Let’s take a look.
Alyssa Healy (C/WK), Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt
Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (C), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Gaze (WK), Jess Kerr, Eden Carson, Rosemary Mair/Flora Devonshire, Lea Tahuhu
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 between Australia Women and New Zealand Women at the Holkar Stadium in Indore:
With Holkar Stadium offering a high-scoring surface and potential rain interruptions, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt for bowling first. Chasing under lights with DLS in play could be advantageous. Expect a bowl-first decision to manage conditions, scoreboard pressure, and any weather-induced uncertainties.
The online live streaming of the 2nd match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, Australia Women vs New Zealand Women, will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch this match live on the Star Sports Network.
The reigning and 7-time champions, the Australian women, will start as the favorites in this game. They have a 15-match winning streak against the Whiteferns and will look to extend their dominance by winning this fixture as well. Therefore, as per our prediction, the Australia women’s team is expected to win the AUS-W vs NZ-W 2nd match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.