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The high-stakes action of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 reaches the knockout stage as the undefeated league leaders, Australia, take on the spirited host nation, India, in the second Semi-Final at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Thursday, October 30. India vs Australia Womens’ world cup 2025 2nd semifinal: Match Preview This clash is a contest between the pedigree and dominance of the seven-time champions, Australia, and the home-crowd advantage and historical resilience of the Indian side. While Australia enters the match having steamrolled all their opponents, including a victory over India in the group stage, India have shown flashes of brilliance, particularly in their batting, and will be motivated to repeat their iconic 2017 semi-final upset. Australia are favorites due to their all-round balance and impeccable form, further boosted by the return of captain and star opener Alyssa Healy, who has been dominant against India. The combination of Healy, Ellyse Perry and leading wicket-taker Annabel Sutherland gives them unmatched depth. India, under Harmanpreet Kaur‘s leadership, will rely on their explosive openers, Smriti Mandhana and new inclusion Shafali Verma, to provide a platform, while the spin duo will be tasked with controlling the powerful Australian middle order. DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report The DY Patil Sports Academy pitch report suggests a surface highly conducive to batting, featuring good bounce and consistent pace that allows stroke-makers to play freely. However, the surface has also supported high first-innings totals, with the team batting first holding a historical advantage here, making the toss a crucial factor. Fast bowlers may find a little movement with the new ball, but the spinners, such as Australia’s Alana King and India’s Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana, are expected to play a key role in the middle overs. Also READ: Meg Lanning predicts the finalists of Women’s World Cup 2025 IND-W vs AUS-W, Women’s ODI World Cup, 2nd Semi-Final: Match Details CategoryDetailsDate and TimeOctober 30; 03:00 pm IST/ 09:30 am GMTVenueDr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi MumbaiTournament Stage2nd Semi-FinalCurrent FormAustralia Women: Unbeaten (5-0) and topped the group stage. India Women: Finished 4th (2 Wins, 2 Losses, 1 No Result). IND-W vs AUS-W, Head-to-Head Record in ODIs CategoryCountMatches Played60India won11Australia won49No results/Tied0 Squads India WomenAustralia WomenCaptain: Harmanpreet KaurCaptain: Alyssa Healy (wk)Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Shafali Verma (replacement for injured Pratika Rawal), Renuka Singh Thakur, Sneh Rana.Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Alana King, Megan Schutt. IND-W vs AUS-W, Women’s ODI World Cup: Today’s Match Prediction Case 1: India Women wins the toss and bat first India Women’s powerplay score: 50-60 India Women’s total score: 250-270 Case 2: Australia Women wins the toss and bat first Australia Women’s powerplay score: 60-70 Australia Women’s total score: 280-300+ Match Result: Australia win by 4 wickets Also READ: Smriti Mandhana set to marry boyfriend Palash Muchhal
