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After a series of games being washed out in Colombo, rain has not spared the Indian leg of the 2025 ICC Women's World Cup 2025 and unfortunately, it has come during the business end of the tournament. Moreover, the unseasonal showers in Navi Mumbai have come as a blow as the India-New Zealand game saw a major stoppage, while the India-Bangladesh game has now seen multiple stoppages too, with a major doubt now lying on the semi-final and final of the tournament, which will also take place at the DY Patil Stadium. It is the blockbuster semi-final between India and Australia on Thursday (October 30), which is the biggest area of concern right now. Unfortunately, the forecast for the city is not to go for the game and the fixture is likely to be affected by rain. As per BBC Weather, there is a high chance of rain after the scheduled start of play at 3:00 PM IST, with 40-70% chances of the course of the evening. Weather Forecast In Navi Mumbai On Thursday (October 30) The good news is that there is a reserve day in place, which for this fixture will be Friday (October 31). However, the forecast makes for even more grim reading, with a stronger chance of rain at the start of the match, with chances as high as 70%. Weather Forecast In Navi Mumbai On Friday (October 31) In case a result is not possible even on the reserve day, Australia will advance to the final as they finished higher on the table. The defending champions were unbeaten in the league stage and registered six wins, while one game was washed out. India has finished fourth, having lost three fixtures. The league stage fixture between Australia and India was a high-scoring clash, with the Southern stars holding their nerve to seal a three-wicket win.
