Navi Mumbai: The semi‑final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 pits India against Australia today, 30 October at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy Cricket Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Australia skipper Alyssa Healy wins the toss, opts to bat against India in the second semi-final match.
The live ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semi final match will begin at 3:00 PM IST. The stadium has hosted crucial matches in the tournament and now plays host to this blockbuster clash.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal: India Women vs Australia Women full squad
India Women’s squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Uma Chetry (wicketkeeper), Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Kranti Gaud, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Shafali Verma, Sneh Rana
Australia Women’s squad: Alyssa Healy (captain/wicketkeeper), Tahlia McGrath (vice-captain), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Molineux (wicketkeeper), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
Match Prediction: Who Holds the Edge in the IND vs AUS Women’s World Cup Semi-Final?
Australia heads into this semi-final as the clear favourite and with good reason. Their unbeaten streak in the tournament, coupled with a dominant head-to-head record against India, places them in a commanding position.
The batting-friendly conditions and consistent pace on Indian pitches further complement Australia’s deep batting lineup and strategic flexibility. Their proven ability to both set and chase big totals gives them a psychological and tactical edge that India will need to overcome.
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That said, knockout matches often defy expectations. Backed by passionate home support, India has the potential to turn the tide if their top order clicks and the bowlers find early breakthroughs or exploit spin-friendly conditions. Winning the toss and batting first could allow India to build scoreboard pressure a crucial factor in high-stakes encounters. But if Australia’s bowlers strike early and their batters settle in without nerves, they could dominate once again.
Prediction: If conditions remain steady and the game runs its full course, Australia holds a 65–70% chance of victory, while India stands at 30–35% not insignificant, especially with home advantage and motivation in their favour. But to reach the final, India will need to deliver a near-flawless performance against the tournament’s most balanced side.