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.

Why this match is important for India?

As we all know, Australia is a dangerous team in both men’s and women’s cricket — but in women’s cricket, their level is sky high. They have excellent control over their nerves and are almost unbeatable. Australia is a strong contender for this World Cup.

India, on the other hand, is the second favourite team in this tournament, especially with the home advantage. This match will be a big indicator of India’s fortunes. If India Women win this match, it will not only boost their confidence but also lower the morale of the Australian side.

Indian Women recently defeated Australia in an ODI match by 102 runs at New Chandigarh on 17 September 2025.

Where can you watch this match?

You can watch it live on Hotstar, and Star Sports TV channels.

Squads

India Women World Cup –

Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud.

Australia Women World Cup –

Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt, Heather Graham.