Australia vs England Match Preview - ICC Women's World Cup 2025, Match 23

Australia will be taking on England in the 23rd match of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2025. The match will be taking place on Wednesday (October 22) at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.

Both teams have already booked their place in the semifinals, but will still be eager to win the upcoming match to sustain the winning momentum. Neither Australia nor England has suffered any loss in the ongoing competition and will be keen to extend the unbeaten run.

With 9 points from 5 matches, Australia are currently in the second spot in the points table behind South Africa. The defending champions are coming into this game after a 10-wicket win over Bangladesh. Chasing 199 runs, Australia crossed the finishing line without losing any wickets thanks to a blazing century from their captain, Alyssa Healy.

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However, Healy will be missing the game against England due to a calf injury. Australia will have its task cut out in the absence of its talismanic captain.

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England also has 9 points from 5 matches, and they will be fancying their chances against Australia. In their last outing, England registered a thrilling 4-run win over India and will look to make the most of the momentum.

Australia vs England Match Preview - ICC Women's World Cup 2025, Match 23

Australia vs England - Weather Report:

Rain could make its presence felt during the match between Australia and England, but it is unlikely to wash out the entire match. Weather forecast has predicted thundery showers during the afternoon in Indore on October 22.

The chances of rain in the afternoon are as high as 60 percent. The start of the match could be delayed due to rain or a wet outfield. One can see a shortened match if rain persists for a long time.

Australia vs England - Pitch report:

Holkar Cricket Stadium conditions will be batting-friendly. The pitch is likely to be better where batters will enjoy batting. The last match between India and England at this venue saw both teams scoring 280-plus totals, and the upcoming match is also expected to be a high-scoring one.

Australia vs England - Predicted Playing XIs:

Australia: Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney (wk) , Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath (c), Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown

England: Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Heather Knight, Natalie Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell

Australia vs England - Squads:

Australia: Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney(w), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath(c), Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Sophie Molineux

England: Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones(w), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt(c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell, Sarah Glenn, Em Arlott, Lauren Filer, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge