Australia and India Clash in Epic World Cup Semi-Final Showdown

The stage is set for a blockbuster semi-final clash between Australia and India in the 2025 Women's World Cup. As of October 30, 2025, Australia have arrived at this stage with a clean slate, having been pushed back multiple times during the tournament but finding a way to bounce back each time.

Two of Australia's key players, Alyssa Healy and Ashleigh Gardner, have scored two centuries each, while Annabel Sutherland and Alana King have taken more than ten wickets apiece. Crucially, Australia have not lost an ODI knockout game since their semi-final defeat to India in the 2017 World Cup.

India, on the other hand, have recovered from a three-game losing streak to sneak into the semi-finals. In their last full game, played at the same venue, they posted their record World Cup total. No team has pushed Australia harder than India in recent times, and the Indian team is now two wins away from making history.

Smriti Mandhana, India's key player, has been in scintillating form against Australia, scoring 105, 58, 117, 125 and 80 in her last five ODIs against the defending champions. However, she will have to adjust to a new opening partner, with Pratika Rawal ruled out of the World Cup.

The second semi-final, which is a sell-out, promises to be an epic encounter. Australia and India have been the dominant forces in women's cricket, and this clash could well determine the eventual champion.