The rivalry between Australia Women and New Zealand Women in ODIs is one of the oldest and most competitive contests in women’s cricket. Over the years, these two teams have faced each other in high-pressure World Cups, Rose Bowl clashes, and bilateral series. While Australia has dominated the rivalry, New Zealand has produced some memorable victories and performances that have added flavor to this battle.
Australia Women vs New Zealand Women Head-to-Head Record
Australia has been the stronger side historically. Out of 135 ODIs played, Australia Women have won the majority, while New Zealand Women managed a respectable number of wins in key moments.
| Category | Matches | Australia Women Won | New Zealand Women Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 135 | 102 | 31 | 2 |
Highest Team Totals in AUS-W vs NZ-W ODIs
| Team | Score | Overs | Opposition | Ground | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS Women | 325/5 | 50.0 | vs NZ Women | Brisbane | Won |
| AUS Women | 307/4 | 50.0 | vs NZ Women | Hamilton | Won |
| AUS Women | 291/7 | 50.0 | vs NZ Women | Wellington | Won |
| NZ Women | 288/6 | 50.0 | vs AUS Women | North Sydney | Lost |
Australia has consistently posted big totals, showing their batting depth.
Lowest Team Totals in AUS-W vs NZ-W ODIs
| Team | Score | Opposition | Ground | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Women | 58 | vs AUS Women | Melbourne | Lost |
| NZ Women | 61 | vs AUS Women | Wellington | Lost |
| AUS Women | 77 | vs NZ Women | Beckenham | Lost |
| AUS Women | 86 | vs NZ Women | Adelaide | Lost |
While both sides have struggled occasionally, New Zealand has more often been restricted to low totals against Australia’s strong bowling attack.
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Top Run Scorers in AUS-W vs NZ-W ODIs
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Average | 100s/50s | High Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belinda Clark | AUS | 53 | 2272 | 44.54 | 2/18 | 142 |
| Karen Rolton | AUS | 61 | 2038 | 44.30 | 3/12 | 113* |
| Debbie Hockley | NZ | 51 | 1664 | 36.97 | 1/13 | 100 |
| Amy Satterthwaite | NZ | 46 | 1475 | 35.97 | 2/7 | 109 |
| Meg Lanning | AUS | 24 | 1196 | 59.80 | 6/3 | 127 |
Notably, Meg Lanning’s 59.80 average shows her dominance in this rivalry.
Highest Individual Scores
| Player | Runs | Balls | Team | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belinda Clark | 142 | 130 | AUS Women | Auckland |
| Meg Lanning | 127 | 135 | AUS Women | Mount Maunganui |
| Suzie Bates | 122* | 131 | NZ Women | Sydney |
Leading Wicket-Takers
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Best Figures | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathryn Fitzpatrick | AUS | 47 | 79 | 5/27 | 17.86 |
| Lisa Sthalekar | AUS | 56 | 58 | 5/35 | 30.32 |
| Shelley Nitschke | AUS | 35 | 46 | 4/24 | 20.91 |
| Jess Jonassen | AUS | 21 | 40 | 5/27 | 17.15 |
Australia’s pace legends like Fitzpatrick and modern stars like Jonassen have consistently troubled New Zealand batters.
Best Bowling Performances in a Match
| Player | Figures | Team | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Kasperek | 6/46 | NZ Women | Mount Maunganui |
| Joanne Broadbent | 5/10 | AUS Women | Lismore |
| Jess Jonassen | 5/27 | AUS Women | Adelaide |
Recent Series Results
- December 2024 ODI Series (in Wellington):
- 1st ODI: Australia Women won by 65 runs.
- 2nd ODI: Australia Women won by 75 runs.
- March 2025 T20I Series:
- 1st T20I: Australia Women won by 8 wickets.
- 2nd T20I: Australia Women won by 82 runs.
- 3rd T20I: Australia Women won by 8 runs.
Australia’s recent streak shows their continued dominance, especially with batting depth and versatile bowling.
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Upcoming Match
The two teams are set to meet again in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, on October 1, 2025. This promises to be another high-voltage clash as New Zealand aims to break Australia’s winning run.
Conclusion
The Australia vs New Zealand Women ODI rivalry is a tale of dominance with moments of brilliance from both sides. While Australia leads comfortably with over 100 wins, New Zealand continues to be a tough competitor capable of upsets. With the upcoming World Cup clash, fans are eagerly waiting to see if New Zealand can turn the tables or if Australia will extend their dominance.
