Match Summary: England Women vs Australia Women ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
In a thrilling encounter at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on October 22, 2025, Australia Women defeated England Women by 6 wickets in the 23rd match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Chasing a target of 245, Australia reached 248/4 in 40.3 overs, with Ashleigh Gardner and Annabel Sutherland leading the charge. Gardner remained unbeaten on 104*, while Sutherland contributed 98* .
Full Scorecard
England Women Innings (244/9 in 50 overs)
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Jones (wk) | 18 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 69.23 |
| Tammy Beaumont | 78 | 105 | 10 | 1 | 74.29 |
| Heather Knight | 20 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 74.07 |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt (c) | 7 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Sophia Dunkley | 22 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 45.83 |
| Emma Lamb | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 70.00 |
| Alice Capsey | 38 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 118.75 |
| Charlie Dean | 26 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 96.30 |
| Sophie Ecclestone | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 142.86 |
| Linsey Smith | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Lauren Bell | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Fall of Wickets:
- Amy Jones (55/1, 8.6 overs)
- Heather Knight (90/2, 17.5 overs)
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (105/3, 22.2 overs)
- Tammy Beaumont (147/4, 34.4 overs)
- Emma Lamb (160/5, 36.6 overs)
- Sophia Dunkley (166/6, 39.1 overs)
- Alice Capsey (227/7, 47.5 overs)
- Charlie Dean (227/8, 48.1 overs)
- Linsey Smith (236/9, 49.1 overs)
Australia Women Innings (248/4 in 40.3 overs)
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Litchfield | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Georgia Voll | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Ellyse Perry | 13 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 130.00 |
| Beth Mooney | 17 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 65.38 |
| Annabel Sutherland | 98* | 148 | 10 | 0 | 66.22 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 104* | 73 | 13 | 2 | 142.47 |
Fall of Wickets:
- Phoebe Litchfield (2/1, 0.3 overs)
- Georgia Voll (21/2, 3.1 overs)
- Ellyse Perry (24/3, 5.2 overs)
- Beth Mooney (26/4, 6.3 overs)
Key Moments & Highlights
- Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner shared a remarkable unbeaten partnership of 180 runs, the second-highest for the fifth wicket or below in ODIs, behind the 188* runs fifth-wicket stand between England’s Jane Smit and Claire Taylor against Sri Lanka at Lincoln in the 2000 World Cup.
- This partnership also set a new record for the highest target successfully chased against England Women in World Cups, surpassing the previous highest of 239 runs chased by Sri Lanka at Brabourne in 2013.
- Alana King and Sophie Molineux were instrumental with the ball, taking key wickets and restricting England’s scoring in the middle overs.
Top Performers
- Ashleigh Gardner (Australia) – Player of the Match for her explosive 104* off 73 balls, leading her team to victory.
- Annabel Sutherland (Australia) – Contributed a vital 98* off 148 balls, anchoring the chase.
- Tammy Beaumont (England) – Top-scored for England with 78 runs off 105 balls.
- Alana King (Australia) – Claimed 1 wicket for 20 runs in her 10 overs, providing crucial breakthroughs.
England Women vs Australia Women Head-to-Head Record
| Format | Matches | Australia Wins | England Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 89 | 61 | 24 |
| Test | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| T20I | 10 | 7 | 3 |
Australia leads the head-to-head record in both ODIs and T20Is, showcasing their dominance in women’s international cricket.
Rivalry History (Women’s Ashes)
The Women’s Ashes series between England and Australia is one of the most prestigious contests in women’s cricket. The first series in 1934/35 saw England emerge victorious 2-0 in a 3-match series. Since then, the rivalry has seen numerous memorable moments, with both teams showcasing exceptional talent and sportsmanship.
Post-Match Reactions
- Tahlia McGrath (Australia stand-in captain): “Very happy. Spinners did a fantastic job with the ball. A little bit of a shaky start with the bat, but then Bells and Ash just woke up. So good to watch them. It was clinical and super Bells, but not getting a hundred. She thoroughly deserved it.”
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (England captain): “We didn’t have enough runs and Alana King bowled really well in the middle overs and restricted us. Made it difficult for us. With the lights coming on, the conditions changed. The partnership just took the game away from us.”
FAQs: England Women vs Australia Women
1. Who won the latest England Women vs Australia Women match?
Australia Women won by 6 wickets, chasing down England’s total of 245.
2. Who was Player of the Match?
Ashleigh Gardner was named Player of the Match for her unbeaten 104* off 73 balls.
3. What was the highest partnership in the match?
Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner shared an unbeaten 180-run partnership, crucial for Australia’s victory.
4. What is the head-to-head record between England Women and Australia Women?
Australia leads in ODIs (61 wins), Tests (6 wins), and T20Is (7 wins) against England.
5. What’s next for both teams?
Both teams advance to the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-finals, focusing on strategy and form for the knockout stage.
Conclusion
The England Women vs Australia Women match was a spectacular display of skill and resilience, with Australia securing a convincing six-wicket win. Ashleigh Gardner and Annabel Sutherland’s record-breaking partnership proved decisive, while England showed flashes of brilliance led by Tammy Beaumont. This thrilling encounter adds another memorable chapter to the Women’s Ashes rivalry, building anticipation for the World Cup semi-finals.
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