On Thursday, October 30, 2025, India will play Australia in the semi-final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. This should be one of the most exciting matches of the tournament.
Here’s everything you need to know: the plot, the pros and cons, what to look for, and why this game could go either way.
The Journey So Far
The Plot India made it to the semifinals after a big win over New Zealand, even though their group stage wasn’t perfect.
Australia is the clear favorite. They have almost never lost, are very confident, and have a strong record against India in head-to-head matches.
So, in this fight, India’s hunger and home-field advantage are up against Australia’s experience and consistency.
Good things and Bad things
Strenghts
Batting Depth: India Good points India has shown resilience in batting, with players like Smriti Mandhana leading the way.
Change of momentum: Getting to the semifinals under pressure gives them confidence, which is sometimes more important than stats.
Familiarity with home conditions: Playing in India gives them the comfort of being in a place they know and having the support of the crowd.
Problems
Pratika Rawal is out because of an injury to her knee and ankle.
In their last 11 ODIs against India, Australia has won 10 of them. Overall, they have won 49 of their 60 matches against India.
Handling pressure: The semifinals will be different levels of intensity, so being able to handle the moment will be important.
Australia Pros Dominant record:
Their past shows that they are the best.
They’ve been there and done that when it comes to knockout games.
A balanced team with strong batters, good bowlers, and a mental edge.
Problems Expectations and stress:
Being the favorite can be stressful in its own way.
India’s rising tide: Australia can’t be too comfortable if India starts off well.
Important Players to Watch
For India:Smriti Mandhana is a top player and Shafali Verma, a young player who just joined the team, is stepping up.
For Australia: expect senior batters and all-rounders who do well in big games to take charge.
The first few overs will set the tone for the rest of the game. Whoever gives India or Australia a good start will do so.
Bowling under pressure: disciplined bowling may be more important than flashy batting when it comes to winning the game.
Things to Watch Out For
The match is at the Dr. DY Patil Academy in Navi Mumbai. The conditions may be good for batters at first, but bowlers who can adjust will make the difference.
Toss decision: If the batting conditions are good, will the team batting first try to set a big total or chase?
Changes in momentum: In knockout games, a few early wickets or a lot of runs can change the game quickly.
Fielding and staying calm: Important times like drops, misfields, or tight catches under pressure can change the game.
Prediction and Final Thoughts
It’s hard to say who will win this match. If India starts off strong and stays calm, the fans could help them win. But Australia’s experience and consistency are big strengths.
My lean: Australia has the upper hand, but if India plays their best, this could come down to the wire.
For fans in India, the game starts at 3:00 PM IST on Thursday (the toss is at 2:30 PM IST). Make sure to watch, because no matter what happens, it’s going to be a great fight.
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