Australia Women vs England Women: ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Warm-Up Match

The much-awaited warm-up clash between Australia Women and England Women ahead of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 is set to take place at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru. This fixture is more than just a warm-up—it’s a chance for two arch-rivals to test their squads, strategies, and mental strength before the tournament kicks off.

Match Preview

England come into this game with confidence after their dominant 339/9 against India in their last warm-up, where skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt smashed a scintillating century, and Emma Lamb provided crucial support with a fluent knock. With their batting lineup firing, England Women will look to carry that momentum against the world champions.

Australia Women, the defending champions, are eager to fine-tune their balance. With world-class all-rounders like Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner, and experienced batters such as Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney, Australia will aim to test their depth in both departments. Their bowling attack, led by Megan Schutt and Darcie Brown, will be looking to challenge England’s batting firepower.

This encounter promises to be a thriller, showcasing not just a rivalry but also a preview of what’s to come in the main tournament.

Squads

Australia Women’s Cricket Team: Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Heather Graham, Tahlia McGrath, Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, Alana King, Darcie Brown, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Sophie Molineux.

England Women’s Cricket Team: Alice Capsey, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Heather Knight, Sophia Dunkley, Charlie Dean, Emma Lamb, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophie Ecclestone, Amy Jones, Tammy Beaumont, Em Arlott, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer, Linsey Smith, Sarah Glenn.

Players to Watch

• Emma Lamb (England): A rising star with 560 ODI runs in 20 matches, including a century. Her form against India in the previous warm-up makes her crucial.

• Nat Sciver-Brunt (England): Captain fantastic with over 4,000 ODI runs and 79 wickets. Recently scored a century and remains England’s backbone.

• Alyssa Healy (Australia): Explosive wicketkeeper-batter, known for her record 170 in the 2022 final. A proven match-winner.

• Ellyse Perry (Australia): Legendary all-rounder with 4,329 runs and 166 ODI wickets. Consistency and experience make her Australia’s trump card.

Pitch Report

The BCCI Centre of Excellence pitch in Bengaluru usually offers a balanced contest. Batters can play strokes freely, while seamers get some movement early on. Spinners may also come into play as the match progresses.

Weather Forecast

Bengaluru is expected to have cloudy conditions with a chance of patchy rain. Temperature will hover between 20°C to 28°C, with 76% humidity adding some stickiness to the atmosphere.

Fantasy Playing XI

Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney.

Match Details

• Date: September 27, 2025

• Time: 3:00 PM IST

• Venue: BCCI Centre of Excellence 1, Bengaluru

• Live Streaming: FanCode app and website

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This warm-up clash isn’t just practice—it’s the battle of supremacy before the World Cup kicks off. Fans can expect high-quality cricket, big performances, and momentum-setting contests.