Australia Women and England Women share one of cricket’s great rivalries. Across decades, Australia have owned the numbers, while England have kept the contest compelling with bursts of brilliance and memorable individual performances. Here’s the full picture—clear, current, and easy to scan,
AUS-W vs ENG-W ODI Head to Head Record: Overall
Since their first encounter, Australia Women and England Women have made their mark in women’s one-day international (WODI) cricket with a fierce rivalry characterized by dominance, individual brilliance and shifting momentum. With 89 matches contested between them, Australia hold a strong advantage yet England have delivered notable moments of resistance and excellence.
| Team | Span | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Women | 1973–2025 | 89 | 61 | 24 | 1 | 3 | 70.93 |
| England Women | 1973–2025 | 89 | 24 | 61 | 1 | 3 | 27.90 |
Quick take: Australia lead the rivalry comfortably (61–24), with a solitary tie and a handful of no-results. The gap is real—but not unbridgeable—especially when England’s form spikes.
Latest Context — October 2025
- Women’s World Cup window: The fixture list shows Australia Women vs England Women scheduled for Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 (3:00 PM local).
- Form temperature check: In the most recent completed ODI series between the sides (January 2025 in Australia), the hosts swept 3–0 (wins by 86 runs, 21 runs, and 4 wickets). England’s last ODI win over Australia came in July 2023 by 69 runs at Taunton, with the other two 2023 games split 1–1.
What it means now: Australia carry momentum into late 2025, but England have shown they can land heavy punches when their top order fires and their seamers hit the deck hard.
lAUS-W vs ENG-W ODI Last 5 Matches (Most recent matches Results):
| Date | Venue | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2025 | Hobart | Australia Women | 86 runs |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Melbourne | Australia Women | 21 runs |
| Jan 12, 2025 | North Sydney | Australia Women | 4 wickets |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Taunton | England Women | 69 runs |
| Jul 16, 2023 | Southampton | Australia Women | 3 runs |
Highest Team Totals in AUS-ENG WODIs
| Team | Score | Overs | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS Women | 356/5 | 50.0 | 1 | ENG Women | Christchurch | Won |
| AUS Women | 310/3 | 50.0 | 1 | ENG Women | Hamilton | Won |
| AUS Women | 308/8 | 50.0 | 1 | ENG Women | Hobart | Won |
| AUS Women | 299/2 | 50.0 | 1 | ENG Women | Newcastle | Won |
| ENG Women | 298/8 | 50.0 | 2 | AUS Women | Hamilton | Lost |
| AUS Women | 296/6 | 50.0 | 1 | ENG Women | Coffs Harbour | Won |
Read on it: Australia’s batters repeatedly push 300+ in this rivalry—key pressure point for England’s bowling plans.
Lowest Team Totals (England vs Australia)
| Team | Score | Overs | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG Women | 75 | 32.5 | 2 | AUS Women | Canterbury | Lost |
| ENG Women | 79 | 40.0 | 2 | AUS Women | Newcastle | Lost |
| ENG Women | 84/8 | 60.0 | 2 | AUS Women | North Sydney | Lost |
| ENG Women | 95 | 49.4 | 1 | AUS Women | Nagpur | Lost |
| ENG Women | 96/8 | 50.0 | 1 | AUS Women | Hyderabad (Deccan) | Lost |
Storyline: When Australia’s bowlers get early movement and squeeze in the middle overs, England’s totals can collapse. Protecting the new ball spell is crucial.
Most Runs in AUS-ENG WODIs
| Player | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100/50 | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellyse Perry | 39 | 34 | 1125 | 91 | 43.26 | 79.05 | 0/10 | AUS |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | 26 | 25 | 1113 | 148* | 58.57 | 87.36 | 4/4 | ENG |
| Charlotte Edwards | 44 | 43 | 1092 | 90 | 26.63 | 60.33 | 0/10 | ENG |
| Belinda Clark | 27 | 26 | 1054 | 146* | 45.82 | 66.88 | 1/7 | AUS |
| Sarah Taylor | 30 | 30 | 986 | 120 | 32.86 | 87.48 | 2/5 | ENG |
| Karen Rolton | 34 | 31 | 961 | 79 | 36.96 | 74.15 | 0/8 | AUS |
Key lens:
- Perry (AUS) = longevity + reliability.
- Sciver-Brunt (ENG) = elite impact; century power shifts matches.
Highest Individual Scores
| Player | Runs (Balls) | 4s | 6s | Team | Opposition | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Healy | 170 (138) | 26 | 0 | AUS | ENG | Christchurch |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | 148* (121) | 15 | 1 | ENG | AUS | Christchurch |
| Belinda Clark | 146* (151) | 6 | 0 | AUS | ENG | Newcastle |
| Rachael Haynes | 130 (131) | 14 | 1 | AUS | ENG | Hamilton |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | 129 (149) | 15 | 1 | ENG | AUS | Taunton |
| Lisa Keightley | 127* (152) | 17 | 0 | AUS | ENG | Sydney |
What it tells us: This rivalry has produced multiple all-timers—when premier top-order players get a sight, the game tilts fast.
Most Wickets
| Player | Mat | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathryn Fitzpatrick | 25 | 235.1 | 734 | 44 | 5/47 | 16.68 | 3.12 | AUS |
| Ellyse Perry | 39 | 241.0 | 1107 | 40 | 7/22 | 27.67 | 4.59 | AUS |
| Megan Schutt | 24 | 198.0 | 830 | 36 | 4/26 | 23.05 | 4.19 | AUS |
| Jess Jonassen | 24 | 181.4 | 848 | 36 | 4/38 | 23.55 | 4.66 | AUS |
| Lisa Sthalekar | 28 | 228.5 | 853 | 34 | 3/30 | 25.08 | 3.72 | AUS |
| Katherine Sciver-Brunt | 29 | 241.1 | 1019 | 34 | 5/18 | 29.97 | 4.22 | ENG |
Bowling identity: Australia’s attack has historically stacked wicket-takers; England’s best eras hinge on a sharp new-ball pair and skilful middle-over control.
Best Bowling Figures in a Match
| Player | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Econ | Team | Opposition | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellyse Perry | 10.0 | 22 | 7 | 2.20 | AUS | ENG | Canterbury |
| Shelley Nitschke | 7.4 | 24 | 7 | 3.13 | AUS | ENG | Kidderminster |
| Cathryn Mason | 6.0 | 9 | 5 | 1.50 | AUS | ENG | Newcastle |
| Katherine Sciver-Brunt | 10.0 | 18 | 5 | 1.80 | ENG | AUS | Wormsley |
| Delissa Kimmince | 7.4 | 26 | 5 | 3.39 | AUS | ENG | Leicester |
Translation: Several spellbinding one-day spells live in this rivalry’s archive—particularly Perry’s 7/22.
Highest Partnerships by Wicket
| Wicket | Runs | Partners | Team | Opposition | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 179 | BJ Clark, J Broadbent | AUS | ENG | Newcastle |
| 2nd | 196 | MM Lanning, RL Haynes | AUS | ENG | Hamilton |
| 3rd | 147 | Nat Sciver-Brunt, HC Knight | ENG | AUS | Taunton |
| 4th | 142* | LS Greenway, A Brindle | ENG | AUS | Melbourne |
| 5th | 122 | NR Sciver, LS Greenway | ENG | AUS | Taunton |
| 6th | 103 | TM McGrath, A Gardner | AUS | ENG | Hobart |
| 7th | 85 | JL Gunn, KH Brunt | ENG | AUS | Bristol |
| 8th | 76* | Nat Sciver-Brunt, S Glenn | ENG | AUS | Southampton |
| 9th | 65 | NR Sciver, CE Dean | ENG | AUS | Christchurch |
| 10th | 36 | RM Farrell, SJ Andrews | AUS | ENG | Chelmsford |
Reading the list: Australia’s top-order base is a recurring theme; for England, Sciver-Brunt often anchors the rebuild or accelerates the chase.
Recent Match Log (Overview)
2025 (January, Australia):
- AUS beat ENG — 86 runs (Hobart)
- AUS beat ENG — 21 runs (Melbourne)
- AUS beat ENG — 4 wickets (North Sydney)
2023 (July, England):
- ENG beat AUS — 69 runs (Taunton)
- AUS beat ENG — 3 runs (Southampton)
- ENG beat AUS — 2 wickets (Bristol)
2022 (Feb–Apr): Dominant Australian stretch, including big wins at Christchurch and Hamilton.
Why Australia Lead — and How England Can Flip Scripts
Australia’s edges:
- Deeper batting cores that stack partnerships and post par-plus totals.
- Bowling variety: high-class pace up front and left-arm/leg-spin control later.
- Fielding standards that shave 20–30 runs across an innings.
England’s route to wins:
- Shield the new ball (limit early wickets to ≤1 inside the first 10).
- Leverage Sciver-Brunt’s engine room with a set batter batting deep.
- Use change-ups and disciplined cutters at the death against Australia’s finishers.
What to Watch on Oct 22, 2025
- Powerplay battles: Can England’s top three blunt Australia early?
- Middle-over matchups: Australia’s spinners vs England’s rebuilders; England’s seam variations vs Australia’s anchors.
- Finishing phase: Healy-style accelerations and Gardner/McGrath finishing vs England’s end-overs plans.
- Toss & surface: On truer pitches, Australia’s batting depth stretches games; on tacky decks, England’s seamers and tactical spin come into play.
Summary
Australia own the ledger; England own enough big-game players to keep the story alive—setting up a must-watch chapter on Oct 22, 2025 23rd Match in ICC Womens World Cup 2025.
Australia have won most ODIs against England, but the games are still exciting and close at times. If England protect their top order and bowl smart at the end, they can beat anyone. Australia’s strength is their deep batting and strong, mixed bowling. When these two teams play, expect good fielding, big moments, and pressure. The rivalry is one-sided on paper, but on the day, either team can win—and that’s why it’s always worth watching.
