The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will run from September 30 to November 2 in India and Sri Lanka. Australia Women will begin their campaign on October 1 against New Zealand in Indore. The tournament will be played in the 50-over ODI format, where each of the eight teams plays seven league matches before the top four enter the semi-finals. Led by captain Alyssa Healy, Australia come in with a powerful squad full of world-class all-rounders and young talent, aiming to continue their dominance on the world stage.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Tournament Overview
- Tournament: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
- Dates: 30 September – 2 November 2025
- Format: 50-over One Day Internationals (ODIs)
- Structure: Round-robin (each team plays 7 matches) → Top 4 go to semi-finals → Final
- Teams: 8 | Matches in total: 31
- Hosts: India (main) with some matches in Sri Lanka
Australia Women’s Squad for Women’s World Cup 2025
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Alyssa Healy (WK-Batter) |
| Wicketkeepers | Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney |
| Batters | Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll |
| All-rounders | Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Ellyse Perry, Sophie Molineux (Bowling All-rounder), Annabel Sutherland (Bowling All-rounder), Georgia Wareham (Bowling All-rounder) |
| Bowlers | Darcie Brown, Megan Schutt, Kim Garth, Alana King |
Australia have a strong core of experienced players and youngsters who can change games fast.
Australia’s Match Schedule (ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 )
| Match # | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Oct 1 | vs New Zealand | Holkar, Indore | 3:00 PM |
| 5 | Oct 4 | vs Sri Lanka | R. Premadasa, Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| 9 | Oct 8 | vs Pakistan | R. Premadasa, Colombo | 3:00 PM |
| 17 | Oct 16 | vs Bangladesh | Visakhapatnam | 3:00 PM |
| 23 | Oct 22 | vs England | Holkar, Indore | 3:00 PM |
| 25 | Oct 25 | vs South Africa | Holkar, Indore | 3:00 PM |
| 12 | Oct 12 | vs India | ACA-VDCA, Visakhapatnam | 3:00 PM |
To reach semi-finals, Australia will have to finish in top four. Semifinals are set for Oct 29 & Oct 30; final on Nov 2.
Key Venues Australia Will Play At
- Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Players to Watch & Australia’s Strengths
- Alyssa Healy: Captain and explosive wicketkeeper-batter; can change the tempo early.
- Ellyse Perry & Ashleigh Gardner: Experienced all-rounders who offer balance and ability to win games in tough situations.
- Darcie Brown & Megan Schutt: Key pace bowlers; early breakthroughs will be crucial.
- Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham: Young bowling all-rounders who add depth.
- Batting depth: Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield could cement their places with good starts.
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What Australia Needs to Do to Excel
- Strong batting starts: Especially against spin-friendly conditions in India and Sri Lanka.
- Rotate strike well: Avoid dot-ball pressure, keep scoreboard moving.
- Use all-rounders smartly: They can fill gaps and cover for any batting collapse or bowling drought.
- Bowling in middle overs & death overs: Tight overs there often tilt matches; need consistency.
Broadcast & Streaming
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network (where applicable)
- Online Streaming: Platforms like JioCinema / Hotstar for viewers in India region
Conclusion
Australia Women are one of the favorites going into ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. With strong leadership from Alyssa Healy, a deep squad of all-rounders, and a mix of experience and youth, they have all the tools. If they start well, adapt to different pitches, and maintain consistency in both batting and bowling, they’ll be a tough side to beat. Fans will be keeping close watch to see if they can turn their strengths into a winning campaign.
