Australia Women (AUS W) lock horns with South Africa (SA W) in match No. 26 of the ongoing Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Saturday, October 25.
Both Australia and South
Africa have qualified for the semi-finals. Australia are the table-toppers, having won five matches out of the six they played. One of their games ended without a result. They are coming into this clash on the back of a six-wicket win against England.
On the other hand, South Africa are placed at No. 2 in the standings. The Proteas have five wins and one defeat from the six matches they have competed in. Laura Wolvaardt and Co. are on a five-match winning streak. In their last game, they defeated Pakistan by 150 runs.
AUS W vs SA W Match Details
| Match | Australia Women vs South Africa Women, Match 26, Women's World Cup 2025 |
| Venue | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore |
| Date & Time | Saturday, October 25; 3:00 PM (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming | Star Sports, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore Pitch Report
The Holkar Cricket Stadium has hosted four games in the Women's World Cup 2025. The average first-innings total is around 273. Teams batting first have won two games, while chasing teams have also won as many matches. Not losing too many wickets upfront should be the strategy for the teams as a lot of runs can be scored at the back-end.
AUS W vs SA W Head to Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | 18 |
| AUS W Won | 16 |
| SA W Won | 01 |
| Tied | 01 |
| First Fixture | December 12, 1997 (AUS W Won) |
| Last Fixture | Feb 10, 2024 (AUS W Won) |
AUS W vs SA W Predicted Playing XIs
Australia Women (AUS W):
Alyssa Healy (C & WK), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown.
South Africa Women (SA W):
Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Marizanne Kapp, Karabo Meso (WK), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Nondumiso Shangase, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka.
AUS W vs SA W Probable Top Performers
Probable Best Batter: Alyssa Healy
The Australian captain, Alyssa Healy, missed the last game against England due to a calf injury. If she returns, she could be the batter to watch out for. Before her injury, Healy slammed 298 runs in four matches, with back-to-back centuries against India and Bangladesh. However, there is a good chance that Australia might rest the veteran as they have already made it to the semis.
Probable Best Bowler: Annabel Sutherland
Annabel Sutherland has been bowling brilliantly in the tournament so far. She is the leading wicket-taker, with 15 scalps from five games at an average of 12.13. The youngster has a mind-boggling economy rate of just 3.85. Sutherland will have a crucial role to play against the strong South African batting lineup on Saturday.
Today's Match Prediction: Australia Women to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
