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Ashes Whitewash Haunts England Ahead of Crucial World Cup Clash with Australia
22 Oct
Summary
- England and Australia have qualified for World Cup semifinals
- January's Ashes whitewash still looms over Wednesday's match
- Australia's captain Alyssa Healy ruled out with injury

As the Women's Cricket World Cup heads into the semifinals, the upcoming match between England and Australia on Wednesday, October 25th, 2025, is set to be a highly anticipated clash. The two teams have already secured their spots in the final four, but the game carries extra significance due to the lingering effects of January's Ashes whitewash, where Australia dominated England 16-0 on points.
Despite the fact that the outcome of this particular match may not directly impact the teams' progression to the semifinals, the psychological impact of the result could be crucial. Both sides are eager to gain the upper hand ahead of a potential final showdown on November 2nd in Navi Mumbai. England, in particular, will be looking to redeem themselves after the Ashes humiliation and prove that they have shaken off their reputation as a team that struggles under pressure.




