ENGW – 244-9 (50)

AUSW – 248-4 (40.3)

Player of the Match – Annabel Sutherland

Australia Women faced England Women on 22 October at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, in the ICC Women’s World Cup.

Australia Women won the toss and opted to bowl first. England’s batters gave a comfortable start, but in the 9th over, Annabel Sutherland bowled out Amy Jones. England was building another partnership, but on the Molineux ball, Heather Knight got Lbw. Tammy Beaumont scored runs from one side, but she didn’t get support from the other end. Alana King took the wicket of England’s Captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt.

Tammy Beaumont scored 78 runs, Alice Capsey 38 runs, and Charlie Dean 26 runs. Annabel Sutherland took 3 wickets, Sophie and Ashleigh took 2 each, and Alana King picked 1 wicket. England posts a total of 244-9 (50).

Australia’s start was terrible; they lost early wickets. Phoebe Litchfield was bowled on the third ball of the first over by Lauren Bell; her opening partner, Georgia Voll, was bowled out by Linsey Smith. Linsey struck again in the 6th over, Caught & Bowled Ellyse Perry. Australia: Building a partnership, but Sophie Ecclestone breaks the wicket of Beth Mooney.

Australia is one of the strongest teams in women’s cricket. They showed in this match why they are highly rated. They don’t take pressure. A team full of match winners. After the early wickets, Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner chase the score with ease. Annabel scored 98 runs, and Ashleigh scored 104.

A clinical showing from Australia saw them overcome England for their fifth win at #CWC25 👊🇦🇺 #AUSvENG pic.twitter.com/ckbWhH4PvP

— ICC (@ICC) October 22, 2025