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India Women Clinch Dramatic Semifinal Berth Against Defending Champs Australia
29 Oct
Summary
- India narrowly make World Cup semifinal after win over New Zealand
- Australia unbeaten, defeated India in league stage
- Pratika Rawal ruled out, Shafali Verma's first match of tournament
As of October 30, 2025, the India Women's cricket team has narrowly made it to the semifinal of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025. They secured their spot after winning a crucial do-or-die encounter against New Zealand Women.
Initially, India Women had won two games and lost three, putting them under pressure to perform in their final league match. However, their victory against New Zealand was enough to see them through to the top four.
Meanwhile, the defending champions, Australia Women, have been unbeaten in the tournament so far. They had previously defeated India Women in the league stage and, given their strong record in the knockouts, will be the favorites going into the semifinal clash.
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India captain Harmanpreet Kaur will be wary of the challenges her team faces. Key all-rounder Pratika Rawal has been ruled out of the semifinal, and this will be the first match of the competition for young opener Shafali Verma. The Indian bowling attack will need to step up against Australia's formidable batting lineup, led by captain Alyssa Healy, who scored a century against India in their previous encounter.
Fans are eagerly anticipating this high-stakes semifinal between the two powerhouses, with the prospect of India putting up a strong challenge at home. However, the weather in Navi Mumbai could play a spoilsport, as there is a 15-20% chance of rainfall during the match, which may lead to interruptions and over losses due to a wet outfield.
