IN-W vs AU-W: Two top sides in women’s cricket will be up against each other for three ODIs ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. The first ODI between India Women and Australia Women will be played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on Sunday at 1:30 PM IST.
India Women Preview
India Women are preparing to host the world for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. But before that, they have to prove their worth against the world champion. India Women did extremely well in England, and it is time to replicate that performance.
- Key Batter: Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana have formed a great duo at the top. Jemimah Rodrigues is another in-form batter.
- Captaincy: Harmanpreet Kaur has been a long-standing leader of the team and has led them to success many times.
- Batting Strength: India bat very deep and have a strong batting lineup that can do well in home conditions.
- Bowling Attack: India’s mantra to win it with spin at home has worked for so long, and they have really good spinners.
Australia Women Preview
Australia Women have gathered all their superstars and have reached India. They will be going into the game with their best XI. Australia Women across all formats is the best, and they will be looking for a win.
- Batting: Australia Women have the luxury of having several match-winning all-rounders. Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardener, and Georgia Wareham can win games in both departments.
- Bowling: Australia have one of the best bowling units in the world. They have bowlers who can take wickets regularly and some really world-class spinners.
Match Details – India Women vs Australia Women, 1st ODI
| League | Australia Women tour of India 2025 |
| Match | India Women vs Australia Women, 1st ODI |
| Date & Time | 14 Sept, 2025, 1:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium |
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch and Weather Report
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, is one of the newest cricket stadiums in India. This venue has yet to host an international match, and it will be a historic event. Because this will be the first ever international match at this venue. It was used in the IPL 2025 and was good for batting.
The rain is predicted for Sunday afternoon in some places of Chandigarh with 30 percent precipitation. The temperature is likely to be around 30°C with 80 percent humidity.
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temperature | 30°C – 32°C |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | Overcast and Humid, 40% Chances of Showers |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Balanced – Early Help for Pacers |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Batters (after initial overs) & Fast Bowlers |
| 1️⃣ Average 1st Innings Score | 265-275 |
IN-W vs AU-W Head-to-Head Record
| Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 56 |
| Matches Won by India Women | 10 |
| Matches Won by Australia Women | 46 |
| Tied | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
IN-W vs AU-W Today’s Probable 11
| India Women Playing XI | Australia Women Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | Alyssa Healy (c & wk) |
| Pratika Rawal | Phoebe Litchfield |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | Beth Mooney |
| Harleen Deol | Ellyse Perry |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Annabel Sutherland |
| Deepti Sharma | Asheigh Gardner |
| Richa Ghosh (wk) | Tahlia McGrath |
| Radha Yada | Georgia Wareham |
| Renuka Singh | Alana King |
| Kranti Gour | Kim Garth |
| N Charani | Megan Schutt |
Key Players to Watch Out in India Women vs Australia Women Match
Top Batters
- Smriti Mandhana (IN-W): Smriti Mandhana is India’s run-machine and her starts help India get to a good score
- Pratika Rawal (IN-W):Pratika Rawal has grown in confidence. She is not a key batters at the top for India.
- Ellyse Perry (AU-W): Ellyse Perry has a loads of experience of playing in India. She has done well on Indian pitches in the WPL.
- Beth Mooney (AU-W):Beth Mooney is the most experienced batter and a consistent scorer.
Top Bowlers
- Renuka Singh (IN-W):Renuka Singh gets the new ball to swing and she rakes wickets in the powerplay.
- Deepti Sharma (IN-W): Deepti Sharma has experience of playing with or against Australian players. She is a wicket-taker in the middle overs.
- Megan Schutt (AU-W): Megan Schutt is Australia’s Premier bowler. She will get good help from the pitch.
- Annabel Sutherland (AU-W): Star allrounder is known for breaking partnerships and has a golden arm.
IN-W vs AU-W Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
India Women at home have played well, and they are aware of the conditions. But they have not been consistent against Australia Women in ODIs. The history suggests that India Women have not done well against them. Hence, we back Australia Women to win this game.
IN-W vs AU-W Match Prediction Scenarios
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | First Innings Score | Powerplay | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | IN-W | Bat First | 240-250 | 50-55 | AU-W |
| Scenario 2 | AU-W | Bat First | 260-275 | 55-60 | AU-W |
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on analysis of current form, stats, and pitch conditions. Match outcomes can vary due to on-field factors. Please make your final fantasy picks after checking the toss and playing XIs.









