The high encounter clash between England and Australia in ICC women’s World Cup 2025, at the Holkar cricket Stadium in indore, both teams already securing in semifinal, also unbeaten so far, this encounter is about to momentum and finish at the top.
Team Preview
Australia skipper Alyssa Healy ruled out from this match due to calf injury of her absence Thila McGrath lead the side , Australia won 4 matches out of 5 with one no result against Sri Lanka, in this match Georgia voll , Phoebe Litchfield and Ellyse Perry give steady start at the top, and Beth Mooney Annabel Sutherland Ash Gardner provide stability in middle order while at lower order with all round depth .
Annabel Sutherland and Alana King led Australian bowilng attack while get support from Megan Schutt and All rounders.
England also remain unbeaten in this world cup, began their campaign with dominant win against South Africa , England also win 4 matches out of 5 with no result against Pakistan, manged thriller 4 run victory against India, At the top Amy Jones, Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight provide steady Start. Nats Sciver Brunt , sophie Dunkley Emma Lamb provide stability in middle overs while Alice Capsey , Charlotte Dean provide depth.
Sophie Ecclestone and Linsey Smith who leads bowling attack and get support from All rounder Charlotte Dean, Nats Sciver Brunt and Alice Capsey.
Head to Head Records
Total matches played: 89
Australia won: 61
England won: 24
No Results: 3
Tie: 1
Pitch Report
The Holkar Stadium expected to batting friendly wicket , the pitch offer good carry and bounce aslo pace bowlers might get some early movement in first few overs ,as the game progresses spinners could find some grip, 290 to 310 could be competitive total at this venue.
Probable playing XIs
Australia
Georgia voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney (wk), Annabel Sutherland, Ash Gardner, Thila McGrath (c), Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Georgia wareham
England
Timmy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver Brunt (c), Sophie Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell,Linsey Smith.
Players to watch out
Beth Mooney: is the backbone of Australian batting lineup, her calm temperament ability to anchor the innings and rotate strike during middle overs , will be play vital role of the absence of Alyssa Healy in high clash encounter.
Ash Gardner: with her allround brilliance trun game in Australia favour we saw in opening game magnificent century against Newzealand under pressure she will play important role with both bat and bowl.
Nat Sciver Brunt: one of finest allrounder in world cricket everyone knows her ability to change game with both bat and bowl . She will play crucial role with the bat in middle overs.
Sophie Ecclestone: with her spin variations trouble any batter and put pressure in middle overs on opposition ,she will play crucial role in high clash encounter.
Prediction
Both teams came in this match with unbeaten streak, but result depends on how both teams middle order performed,we expected close encounter between these two.