Women’s World Cup 2025: Top 3 player battles to watch out for in match 23

Australia and England will clash in the 23rd match of the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on October 22, 2025.

With four victories and one no-result so far, Australia have dominated the competition. They have performed admirably against every team, including a thrilling victory over India in which they set a new record. England is also coming off a fantastic performance, so facing them will be quite difficult.

England’s recent spectacular victory over India earned them a spot in the World Cup semifinals. England, like Australia, have won four of the five games that have been played, with one game being rained out. With a confirmed semi-finals position and nine points under their belt, they may also tinker with their starting lineup.

Here are the top 3 player battles to watch out for in match 23 of the Women’s World Cup 2025:

1. Heather Knight vs Megan Schutt

Heather Knight has led the way with the bat, scoring 235 runs at an average of 78.33 with one century and one fifty, with the highest score of 109. Heather Knight’s brilliant century against India helped them qualify for the semi-final of the Women’s World Cup, along with Australia and South Africa. She will be the main target of Australian bowlers if they wish to keep England from scoring big.

Megan Schutt has taken four wickets with an economy of 4.51 and best bowling of 2/25. Schutt has been in form, especially in the game against India, where she kept the Indian batters from scoring freely. Her bowling will be needed to keep England batters from scoring runs as well.

2. Alyssa Healy vs Sophie Ecclestone

Alyssa Healy has been on fire with the bat. She has scored 294 runs at an average of 98 and a strike rate of 131.25 in four games, including two centuries, with the highest score of 142. Her century against India helped Australia chase down a record target of 331 runs. Her wicket will be the prime prize for England bowlers.

Sophie Ecclestone has taken 10 wickets at an economy of 3.27, including the best bowling figures of 4/17. Her spin has been highly effective on Indian pitches in Vizag and Indore, and Healy will find it difficult to negotiate Ecclestone. If Ecclestone gets Healy out early, England will have the upper hand in the game.

3. Beth Mooney vs Charlie Dean

Beth Mooney has steadied the Australian batting, with 125 runs at an average of 41.66, including the highest score of 109. Mooney has been the best batter to keep the Australia batting order calm and in line. Mooney has the ability to get Australia to a formidable score even if the top order failed.

Charlie Dean has scored 98 runs at an average of 49 in five games, with the highest score of 33. She has also taken seven wickets at an economy of 4.63, with the best bowling figures of 2/14. Dean will be the best bowler to counter Mooney given how well she can play spin. But Dean has the guile and skills to outfox Mooney.

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