Women’s World Cup 2025: Top 3 player battles to watch out for in match 26

Australia Women will take on South Africa Women in the 26th match of the Women’s World Cup 2025 on Saturday, October 25, at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Both teams have won five out of six games so far. South Africa have lost one game, while one of Australia’s matches ended in a no result. Australia have faced South Africa in 18 ODI games and has won 16. 

Here are the top three player battles to watch out for in Australia Women vs South Africa Women, Match 26, Women’s World Cup 2025:

1. Alyssa Healy vs Nonkululeko Mlaba:

Alyssa Healy will face Nonkululeko Mlaba in an ODI game for the first time. The two have faced each other in Tests and T20Is so far.

2. Tazmin Brits vs Alana King:

Tazmin Brits faced Alana King in one T20I match in 2023 and scored five runs off five deliveries. Brits will take on Alana in an ODI game for the first time.

3. Laura Wolvaardt vs Megan Schutt:

Laura Wolvaardt has faced Megan Schutt in four ODI games so far. Wolvaardt has scored 43 runs off 58 deliveries against Schutt and has been dismissed twice.

FAQs

Q1: Why is Alyssa Healy a key player to watch out for against South Africa in Women’s World Cup 2025?

A1: Alyssa Healy missed the last game against England and might be back to lead the side in this game. She has made a century in each of her last two outings.

Q2: What strategies could South Africa Women use to challenge Australia Women in Match 26 of the Women’s World Cup 2025?

A2: Australia’s strength lies in their top order. The South African team will have to use Nonkululeko Mlaba’s left-arm spin early in the powerplay to challenge Healy and Mooney with drift and turn. They could also deploy Chloe Tryon and Sune Luus as they bowl tight lines and vary pace, which could be useful on an Indore pitch that grips. 

Q3: Who are the top all-rounders with potential impact in the Australia Women vs South Africa Women clash in Match 26?

A3: Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath are among the important all-rounders to watch in this match.

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