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The stage is set for a blockbuster clash as Australia Women (AUS-W) face India Women (IND-W) in the second semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 on Thursday, October 30 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. The high-stakes encounter will begin at 3:00 PM IST.
Australia Women
Australia Women have once again underlined their dominance, finishing the group stage at the top of the table with six wins and one no result from seven games. In their final league match, they outclassed South Africa Women by seven wickets after bowling them out for just 97, thanks to Alana King’s sensational seven-wicket haul. With the bat, Beth Mooney (42) and Georgia Voll (38) guided the chase with ease, wrapping up the win inside 17 overs.
Earlier in the tournament, Australia and India produced one of the most thrilling contests of the World Cup, with Australia successfully completing the highest run chase in Women’s ODI history. Skipper Alyssa Healy returns to lead the side after missing a couple of games through injury and the defending champions will look to continue their ruthless march into yet another final.
India Women
India Women finished the group stage in fourth position, with three wins, three losses and one no result. Despite a few narrow defeats, they have shown flashes of brilliance throughout the tournament. In their final group game against Bangladesh Women, they restricted their opponents to 119/9 in a rain-shortened match, before reaching 57/0 in 8 overs when rain forced a no result.
However, India suffered a major setback as Pratika Rawal was ruled out of the semi-final, paving the way for Shafali Verma to open alongside Smriti Mandhana. With Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh in the ranks, India will need a collective effort to overcome the mighty Australians and book their place in the final.
AUS-W vs IND-W head-to-head overview
Australia Women and India Women have faced each other 60 times in ODIs. Australia hold a dominant record with 49 wins, while India have managed 11 victories.
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy pitch report
The surface at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers are likely to find some movement early on while batters can capitalize once they settle in. Spinners could come into play as the match progresses but the overall nature of the pitch remains batting-friendly. With conditions improving under lights, teams chasing have often enjoyed success here, making the toss crucial.
Australia Women and India Women’s probable playing XI
Australia Women
Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt
India Women
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Amanjot Kaur, Kranti Goud, Shree Charani
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Top run scorers in AUS-W vs IND-W ODIs
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Smriti Mandhana: 996 Runs
Smriti Mandhana has scored 996 runs in 20 innings at an impressive average of 49.80, including four centuries and six fifties with a highest score of 125. Her intent and consistency make her India’s most prolific batter against Australia.
Ellyse Perry: 911 Runs
The Australian all-rounder has amassed 911 runs in 26 innings at 45.55 average, with one hundred and seven fifties. Her ability to anchor the innings and deliver in crunch moments makes her one of the most reliable performers in world cricket.
Harmanpreet Kaur: 749 Runs
The Indian captain has scored 749 runs in 24 innings at 35.66 average, including four fifties and one iconic century, her career-best 171* which was in the 2017 Women’s World Cup semi-final. Renowned for her big-match temperament, she remains India’s heartbeat in knockout games.
Top wicket-takers in AUS-W vs IND-W ODIs
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Ellyse Perry: 32 Wickets
Ellyse Perry tops the charts with 32 wickets in 25 matches at an average of 26.18 with best figures of 5/19. Her swing and seam movement make her a constant danger with the new ball.
Megan Schutt: 27 Wickets
The right-arm pacer has taken 27 wickets in 18 ODIs at 26.07 average, including a five-wicket haul. Her ability to generate movement could prove decisive in Navi Mumbai.
Ashleigh Gardner: 23 Wickets
The off-spinning all-rounder has 23 wickets in 19 matches at 32.52 average with best figures of 5/30. Her knack for breaking partnerships and contributing with the bat makes her a vital cog in Australia’s setup.
AUS-W vs IND-W key stats
Australia Women’s records
- Alyssa Healy has scored 294 runs in four matches in the tournament at 98.00 average and 131.25 strike rate with two hundreds.
- Ashleigh Gardner has scored 264 runs in four innings in the ongoing competition at 88.33 average and 128.01 strike rate with two centuries.
- Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield have scored 187 and 185 runs in six and five innings, respectively.
- Annabel Sutherland is the tournament’s joint-leading wicket-taker with 15 wickets in six matches at 3.97 economy.
- Alana King has 13 wickets in six matches so far at 3.57 economy.
- Alyssa Healy vs Renuka Singh Thakur in ODIs: 42 runs, 52 balls, 1 dismissal
- Megan Schutt vs Smriti Mandhana in ODIs: 139 runs, 167 balls, 4 dismissals
- Phoebe Litchfield vs Amanjot Kaur in ODIs: 60 runs, 59 balls, 0 dismissals
- Kim Garth vs Jemimah Rodrigues in ODIs: 2 runs, 3 balls, 1 dismissal
India Women’s records
- Smriti Mandhana is the leading run-scorer of the tournament with 365 runs in seven matches at 60.83 average and 102.52 strike rate, including two fifties and one hundred.
- Richa Ghosh has scored 175 runs in six matches at 43.75 average and 128.67 strike rate with one fifty.
- Harleen Deol has scored 169 runs in five innings at 33.80 average and 75.11 strike rate.
- Deepti Sharma is the tournament’s joint-leading wicket-taker with 15 wickets in seven matches at 5.43 economy.
- Shree Charani has 11 wickets in seven matches at 4.91 economy.
- Shafali Verma vs Ashleigh Gardner in ODIs: 18 runs, 13 balls, 0 dismissals
- Harmanpreet Kaur vs Alana King in ODIs: 55 runs, 48 balls, 0 dismissals
- Harleen Deol vs Annabel Sutherland in ODIs: 23 runs, 54 balls, 1 dismissal
- Sneh Rana vs Beth Mooney in ODIs: 61 runs, 60 balls, 2 dismissals
- Deepti Sharma vs Ellyse Perry in ODIs: 132 runs, 125 balls, 3 dismissals
- Richa Ghosh vs Sophie Molineux in ODIs: 26 runs, 31 balls, 0 dismissals
- Kranti Goud vs Alyssa Healy in ODIs: 73 runs, 57 balls, 3 dismissals
Records that can be broken in AUS-W vs IND-W 2nd semi-final of 2025 Women’s World Cup
- Ellyse Perry needs 77 runs to complete 4500 ODI runs, 5 fours to complete 400 ODI fours and 2 sixes to reach 50 ODI sixes.
- Beth Mooney needs 27 runs to complete 3000 ODI runs.
- Annabel Sutherland needs 22 runs to complete 1000 ODI runs and 5 fours to complete 100 ODI fours.
- Megan Schutt needs 5 wickets to complete 150 ODI wickets.
- Georgia Wareham needs 1 wicket to reach 50 ODI wickets.
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