Australia vs England Match Preview

Australia will face England in the 23rd match of the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. This match will be held on Wednesday (22 October) at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.

Both the teams have already secured their place in the semi-finals, but will still be keen to win the upcoming matches to maintain the winning streak. Neither Australia nor England have suffered any losses in the ongoing competition and will be keen to extend the unbeaten streak.

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

However, Healy will not be able to play in the match against England due to a calf injury. Australia’s task will become difficult in the absence of its charismatic captain.

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England also have 9 points from 5 matches and will be looking for their chances against Australia. In their last match, England registered a thrilling 4-run win over India and will try to take full advantage of this momentum.

Australia vs England Match Preview – ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, Match 23

Australia vs England – Weather Report:

Rain may make its presence felt during the match between Australia and England, but it is unlikely to wash out the entire match. The weather forecast has predicted thunderstorms and lightning in Indore during the afternoon on October 22.

Chance of rain in the afternoon is up to 60 percent, The start of the match may be delayed due to rain or wet outfieldIf the rain continues for a long time then a short match may be seen.

Australia vs England – Pitch Report:

The conditions at Holkar Cricket Stadium will be favorable for batting. The pitch is likely to be better where the batsmen will enjoy batting. In the last match between India and England at this venue, both teams scored over 280, and the upcoming match is also expected to be high scoring.,

Australia vs England – Predicted Playing XI:

Australia: Georgia Woll, Phoebe Lichfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney (wk), Annabel Sutherland, Ashley Gardner, Tahlia McGrath (c), Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcy Brown.

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

Australia vs England – Teams:

Australia: Georgia Woll, Phoebe Lichfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney(w), Annabel Sutherland, Ashley Gardner, Tahlia McGrath(c), Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcey Brown, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Sophie Molineux

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