Australia vs New Zealand Preview & Prediction | 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup | Group Stage

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Defending champions and seven-time Women’s Cricket World Cup winners Australia get underway against rivals New Zealand.

Date & time:

Venue: Holkar Stadium, Indore, India

Weather: Dry with sunny intervals and temperatures in the late-twenties.

How to watch: UK – Sky Sports / USA – Willow TV

Australia vs New Zealand prediction

Alyssa Healy captains an Australia side who will once again have huge expectations on their shoulders. This is a nation who are accustomed to winning major ICC tournaments and this latest 50-over World Cup is no different. The format suits Australia and their players well, who should take advantage of what is likely to be a friendly batting surface at Holkar Stadium.

New Zealand have some good players themselves such as Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr, all-rounders capable of doing significant damage both with bat and ball. But they cannot compete with Australia when it comes to strength-in-depth, particular from a batting perspective down the order. Therefore, back an Australia victory in this second match of the World Cup.

Australia vs New Zealand tip: Australia to win