Australia Women are on a winning streak as they prepare to face South Africa Women in a key ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 group match. The game starts at 3 PM today and will be streamed on Star Sports and on digital platforms like Jio Hotstar and FanCode. All four semifinal spots are already secured, so this fixture is mainly about bragging rights and getting a feel for the pitch before the knockout stage.
Who’s playing?
‑ Australia Women – the defending champions, unbeaten this tournament and looking to stay on top.
‑ South Africa Women – on a five‑match streak and eager to keep the pressure on Australia.
Why this match matters
Australia have won 16 of their 17 encounters against South Africa, with the single South Africa win a rare feather in their cap. Everyone expects a tight contest as South Africa bring momentum, while Australia’s powerful batting lineup could give them the edge.
Match details
- Series: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
- Venue: Holkar International Stadium, Indore
- Time: 3 PM IST on Saturday, Oct 25, 2025
- Television: Star Sports
- Digital: Jio Hotstar / FanCode
- Pitch: Flat and batter‑friendly; total averages around 255‑265 in earlier matches.
Weather forecast
Overcast skies with a chance of showers. Temperatures 26–28 °C, humidity 78 %, wind 15 km/h – good conditions for a high‑scoring game.
Recent form
Australia: a no‑result followed by four wins.
South Africa: five consecutive wins.
Key players
- Australia’s top batters: Ashleigh Gardner (scored centuries in Indore) and Alyssa Healy (back in the lineup).
- South Africa’s top batters: Laura Wolvaardt and N’kululeko ‘Nikki’ Mlaba.
- Australia’s wicket‑taker: Annabel Sutherland (15 wickets at 12.13 avg).
- South Africa’s leading bowler: Nonkululeko Mlaba.
Prediction
South Africa’s recent run shows they can challenge the Australian side, but the Blues’ prolific batting and better familiarity with the Indore pitch give Australia a slight advantage. Expect a close score but likely a win for the Australians.
Enjoy the match and, if you’re into fantasy cricket, remember: playing responsibly matters.
Source: ianslive
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