New Zealand, South Africa Clash at Women's ODI World Cup 2025 in Indore

In the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, New Zealand and South Africa are both seeking their first wins after suffering initial defeats, with New Zealand holding an advantage in their head-to-head record and the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore expected to offer a batting-friendly pitch that also supports spin bowling later in the match. Meanwhile, Australia continues its strong form, having secured a convincing victory over New Zealand and maintaining a perfect record against Sri Lanka, who are preparing for their upcoming match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. India has demonstrated dominance with 12 consecutive ODI wins against Pakistan, although weather conditions could affect their next contest, and players like Kranti Goud and Richa Ghosh have been notable contributors. Additionally, South Africa’s wicketkeeper expressed confidence in the team’s ability to recover after a heavy loss to England. In a separate development unrelated to the World Cup, Jett Cleary has made significant progress in rugby league, moving to the New Zealand Warriors and making impactful appearances in the NSW Cup as he works towards his NRL debut.