Australia will kick off their ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 campaign by playing against Trans-Tasman rival New Zealand on Wednesday, October 01. This is one of the marquee clashes of the showpiece event, and both teams will be eager to strike the first blow. No doubt, Australia start the World Cup as overwhelming favorites, but don't rule the White Ferns as they won their maiden T20 World Cup in 2024.
This will all be set and done, the last 50-over World Cup tournament for New Zealand's stalwarts Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine. Like they capped off the T20 World Cup with a bang, the star players will be hoping to end their 50-over career with a flourish. For over three World Cup, New Zealand have under performed, by not reaching the semi-final. This time, they will be hoping to make the last four. However, they know consistency will be a key factor.
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AUS-W vs NZ-W: Match Preview
Defending champions Australia have not changed their team much from the last 50-over World Cup. While Alyssa Healy replaces Meg Lanning as the captain, the keeper-batter has loads of experience in the form of Ellyse Perry, Ash Gardner, Beth Mooney, and Megan Schutt - the core group who played pivotal roles in winning Australia's seventh World Cup in 2022. Alongside these experienced players, Australia also have a few exciting young players in Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, and Darcie Brown.
With such world-class players in the arsenal, the New Zealanders can ill-afford to make mistakes. Letting even half a chance go against the defending champions will prove to be costly. The White Ferns will yet again bank on the experience of the Bates-Devine combo. However, Aussie will be wary of all-rounder Amelia Kerr, as she is one of biggest match-winners going around. The veteran also won the player of the series award in the T20 World Cup.
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AUS-W vs NZ-W: Live Streaming Details World Cup
When will the AUS-W vs NZ-W match be played?
The match will be played on Wednesday, October 01, from 3:00 PM IST.
Where will the AUS-W vs NZ-W match be played?
The match will be played in Indore.
How to watch the AUS-W vs NZ-W match broadcast in India?
The match will telecasted live on Star Sports Network
Where to watch the AUS-W vs NZ-W match live?
The match will be live-streamed on Jiohotstar and website
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