India Women vs Australia Women Match Prediction, 1st ODI – Who will win today’s match between IND W vs AUS W?

Published - 13 Sept 2025, 16:37 IST | Updated - 13 Sept 2025, 17:33 IST

As part of their preparations for the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, India Women (IND-W) will take on Australia Women (AUS-W) in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, on Sunday, September 14.

The hosts enter the series high on confidence after clinching both the ODI and T20I legs against England Women in an away series in July. With momentum on their side, the Women in Blue will aim to put up another strong performance against a top-quality opponent and carry a winning rhythm into the marquee event.

Australia Women, on the other hand, last played international cricket in March. Since then, several of their players have been in action in The Hundred, gaining valuable match practice. As they regroup for this crucial series, the visitors will look to strike form quickly, and secure a series win before heading into the global tournament as defending champions.

The surface at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is known to provide good pace, enabling batters to play their shots with freedom. The relatively short boundaries further add to the potential for a high-scoring encounter. While pacers might find some movement with the new ball, spinners are likely to come into play as the innings progresses. However, overall, the conditions are expected to remain largely favourable for the batters, which may result in a high-scoring thriller on Sunday.

Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Kranti Goud, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Radha Yadav

Alyssa Healy (captain), Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney (WK), Ashleigh Gardner, Grace Harris, Alana King, Annabel Sutherland, Megan Schutt, Sophie Molineux

The elegant left-hander Smriti Mandhana will be a key batter for India Women in this clash. She enjoyed a successful outing against England Women in the away series earlier this year and will look to continue her fine form. Mandhana’s ability to provide solid starts at the top will be crucial for India, and a strong performance in this ODI series could give her the momentum and confidence needed heading into the upcoming marquee event.

The right-arm pacer Annabel Sutherland could prove to be a vital weapon for Australia Women in this clash. Her full quota of 10 overs will be crucial in applying pressure on the Indian batting lineup. With her ability to vary lengths and mix up her pace, Sutherland can play a decisive role in restricting the flow of runs and picking up key wickets. With the ICC Women’s World Cup just weeks away, her form will be closely watched, and this series offers the perfect platform to fine-tune her skills.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.