The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is reaching its thrilling final stages, and the 26th match promises a high-octane clash as Australia Women take on South Africa Women at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, on October 25, 2025. Both teams have already secured their spots in the semi-finals, but this match is set to be a fascinating battle between two of the tournament’s strongest sides.
In this blog, we break down the match predictions, key players, team form, head-to-head stats, and pitch conditions to give you a clear picture of what to expect.
Match Overview
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Match: Australia Women vs South Africa Women
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Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025
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Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
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Teams Qualified: Both teams have qualified for the semi-finals
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Match Number: 26
Current Form and Key Players
Australia Women
Australia Women have been unstoppable in the tournament, topping the points table with 5 wins and 1 no-result. Their batting and bowling units are firing on all cylinders.
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Top Performers:
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Alyssa Healy: 294 runs in the World Cup; dynamic opener and captain
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Beth Mooney: Leading the batting charge with a prolific strike rate
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Annabel Sutherland: Leading wicket-taker for Australia with 15 wickets
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Ashleigh Gardner: Power-hitter and consistent performer
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Last Match Recap: Australia defeated England Women by 6 wickets, showcasing resilience after early top-order collapses. Sutherland and Gardner’s unbeaten partnership turned the game in Australia’s favor.
South Africa Women
South Africa Women have been equally impressive, winning 5 out of 6 matches. After a slow start in the tournament, they are now in full momentum, with wins against strong teams like Pakistan Women.
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Top Performers:
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Laura Wolvaardt: 270 runs in the World Cup; dependable and consistent
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Tazmin Brits: Aggressive opener with 534 runs in recent matches
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Marizanne Kapp: Key all-rounder contributing with both bat and ball
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Nonkululeko Mlaba: Leading wicket-taker for South Africa
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Last Match Recap: South Africa thrashed Pakistan by 150 runs (DLS method), with Wolvaardt and Luus anchoring the innings.
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, Australia Women dominate this fixture:
| Total Matches | Australia Wins | South Africa Wins | Tied | No Result |
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| 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
This record shows that Australia has consistently outperformed South Africa in ODIs, giving them a psychological edge going into this clash.
Predicted Playing XI
Australia Women (Predicted)
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Alyssa Healy (c & WK)
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Beth Mooney
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Ellyse Perry
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Phoebe Litchfield
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Annabel Sutherland
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Tahlia McGrath
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Ashleigh Gardner
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Sophie Molineux
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Alana King
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Megan Schutt
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Georgia Voll
South Africa Women (Predicted)
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Laura Wolvaardt (c)
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Tazmin Brits
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Sune Luus
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Marizanne Kapp
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Nadine de Klerk
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Chloe Tryon
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Annerie Dercksen
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Karabo Meso (WK)
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Nondumiso Shangase
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Ayabonga Khaka
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Nonkululeko Mlaba
Pitch and Weather Report
The Holkar Cricket Stadium pitch is known to be batter-friendly, with consistent bounce and short boundaries. Fast bowlers may get some early movement, but as the match progresses, stroke play dominates. Spinners are expected to come into play during the later overs, potentially influencing the game in the middle stages.
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Weather: Temperatures around 29°C with possible afternoon cloud cover and showers.
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Expected Match Type: High-scoring yet balanced contest; both teams can post totals in excess of 270 runs.
Match Prediction
Win Probability
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Australia Women: 80–82%
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South Africa Women: 18–20%
Multiple sources and experts favor Australia Women to win, citing:
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Unbeaten form in the league stages
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Strong H2H record (12–3)
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Superior batting and bowling depth
Score Predictions
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If Australia bats first: 320–330, win by 30–40 runs
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If South Africa bats first: 280–290, Australia wins by 5 wickets
Key Players Likely to Make an Impact
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Australia: Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner
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South Africa: Tazmin Brits, Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Nonkululeko Mlaba
Player of the Match Prediction: Annabel Sutherland or Marizanne Kapp (both capable of turning the game with bat or ball).
Toss Prediction
Given the Holkar Stadium conditions, captains may prefer to field first, taking advantage of early movement and setting up a chase. However, both teams are well-equipped to bat or bowl first.
Conclusion
The clash between Australia Women and South Africa Women promises a high-intensity contest, but statistical trends, current form, and head-to-head records strongly favor Australia Women. Expect a competitive game with potential fireworks from both sides, particularly in the powerplay overs and middle overs, but Australia is likely to maintain their dominance and extend their unbeaten run in the tournament.
Final Prediction: Australia Women to win.
