Holkar Cricket Stadium pitch report: Australia vs New Zealand Women’s ODI World Cup 2025

The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 on October 1, 2025, is set to see defending champions Australia face New Zealand. The match is set to be held at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. Australia come into this tournament on the back of a 2-1 series win against India in India.

The White Ferns last played in the ODI format in March 2025, where they tamed Sri Lanka Women 2-0 in a three-match series.

The Women’s ODI World Cup is an 8-team tournament with all sides playing against one another. The top four teams from this 8-team table will advance to the semifinals. 

For Australia, this is a World Cup they will be wanting to add to their already rich trophy cabinet. Australia are 7-time WODI world champions and are chasing an 8th title. They are the favourites to bag the tournament once again. On the other hand, New Zealand Women are three-time World Cup finalists and a one-time winner. They finished 6th in the last edition of the World Cup in 2022.

Australia squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

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

New Zealand squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup

Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu.

In terms of the H2H record, Australia and New Zealand have faced each other 135 times. Australia have won 102 matches to New Zealand’s 31. Two matches didn’t have a result.

Australia probable XI for the match against New Zealand

Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt.

New Zealand probable XI for the match against Australia

Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brook Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Eden Carson, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair.

The Women’s ODI World Cup Match No. 2 will start at 3:00 pm IST on October 1 in Guwahati.

Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore & Key Details of the Stadium

The Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh in Central India. The stadium can host around 30000 people. In April 2006, the stadium hosted its first ODI match between India and England (men’s). Since then, the stadium has hosted both Test and T20I matches.

In 2011, the stadium also hosted its first Indian Premier League match.

The stadium hasn’t hosted any women’s international matches to date across formats. The Australia Women vs New Zealand Women is the first clash that will be played here.

What is the Pitch like at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore?

One can expect a flat, true, and batsman-friendly surface here at the Holkar Cricket Stadium. The pitch here is of a black-soil surface which can offer even bounce and minimal seam movement, making it a paradise for batters. Teams batting first will want to post a significant total. The surface rarely deteriorates here, which will help shot-making. Spinners may find some grip as the game progresses, but pacers will struggle without swing. Overall, this is a batting wicket.

Key Stats & Records at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

As mentioned, no women’s cricket across formats has been played here.

The highest total at this venue in Men’s ODIs have been recorded by India, who scored 405/5. The Australian men’s team owns the lowest total here (217/10 versus India).

In Men’s ODI, India have won all of their 7 games played here at this venue.

10 of the 14 Men’s ODIs here have witnessed a score in excess of 260-plus. 300 have been breached thrice. Barring the 405/5, India also scored 399/5 and 385/9 here.

Virender Sehwag owns 220 ODI runs here from 2 matches. Current star batter Shubman Gill is next with 216 runs. S Sreesanth has 6 ODI wickets here with Ravindra Jadeja also picking 6.

As per ESPNcricinfo, the average run rate for teams batting first here in Men’s ODIs read over 5.87 for sides batting first and 5.46 for teams batting 2nd.

AUS vs NZ: Weather Forecast – Will Rain Play a Role?

According to the weather forecast, the match day looks stable with no significant rain predicted. The weather in Indore is expected to be partly sunny and pleasant, with temperatures being around 30°C when the game starts at 3:00 PM IST. The humidity level will be around 62% during the match.

Australia vs New Zealand: Pitch Advantage for Which Side?

All things considered, Indore is set to offer a good batting wicket. Both sides have solid batting names and one can expect a run-fest. Australia will probably be slight favourites given their stronger recent form and depth in batting. New Zealand should aim to be disciplined and offer resistance.

FAQs – Pitch Report for Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

What is the pitch report for Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

One can expect a flat, true, and batsman-friendly surface here at the Holkar Cricket Stadium. The pitch here is of black-soil surface which can offer even bounce and minimal seam movement, making it a paradise for batters. Teams batting first will want to post a significant total. The surface rarely deteriorates here which will help shot making. Spinners may find some grip as the game progresses.

What is Australia and New Zealand’s H2H record in Women’s ODIs?

In terms of the H2H record, Australia and New Zealand have faced each other 135 times. Australia have won 102 matches to New Zealand’s 31. Two matches didn’t have a result.