India will have little time to regroup after a close defeat to South Africa as they take on defending champions Australia in the 2025 Women's World Cup on Sunday in Vishakhapatnam.
After two big wins to start their campaign, India suffered a setback against South Africa on Thursday. Having posted a healthy 251, the hosts looked in control of the match as they reduced South Africa to 81 for five. However, the SA lower order stood strong and an unbeaten 84 from Nadine de Klerk guided the team to a three-wicket win.
Seven-time champions Australia currently lead the standings, while India is third with four points from three matches.
Australia is unbeaten in the tournament after winning their clashes against New Zealand and Pakistan, on either side of their abandoned match against Sri Lanka.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
India vs. Australia live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Women's World Cup match in Australia:
- TV Channel: N/A
- Live Stream: Amazon Prime Video
Fans in Australia will be able to watch this with Amazon Prime Video, which is offering a FREE trial to new subscribers.
What time does India vs. Australia match start?
This Women's World Cup match takes place at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium in Visakhapatnam, India, and starts on Sunday, October 12 at 3:00 p.m. local time (IST).
Here's how that time translates across Australia:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Sun, Oct. 12 | 8:30 p.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Sun, Oct. 12 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sun, Oct. 12 | 5:30 p.m. |
India vs. Australia predicted lineups, team news
India has no fresh injury concerns going into the marquee clash. Despite the loss to South Africa, it is unlikely that the Indian team will tinker with the playing XI from the previous match.
The hosts, who are one of the pre-tournament favourites, will need their top order to fire if they are to challenge Australia. They have a steady opening partnership in Pritika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana and should continue with that. Richa Ghosh proved her value in the batting order with a quick-fire 94 against South Africa.
India's strong spin department, led by Deepti Sharma, will prove crucial against the Aussies.
India predicted XI: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana and Shree Charani.
Despite a top-order collapse against Pakistan, Australia are expected to take the field with only one change from the side that managed to wrap up an easy win in Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
Sophie Molineux is expected to step back into the side in place of Tahlia McGrath.
Australia predicted XI: Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Kim Garth, Alana King, Darcie Brown.
Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 schedule
Here's the complete fixture schedule for the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025:
| Match | Venue | Results/ Time (AEDT) |
| India Women vs. Sri Lanka Women | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | Ind. win by 59 runs (D/L method) |
| Australia Women vs. New Zealand Women | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore | Aus. win by 89 runs |
| Bangladesh Women vs. Pakistan Women | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Bang. win by 7 wickets |
| England Women vs. South Africa Women | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | Eng. win by 10 wickets |
| Sri Lanka Women vs. Australia Women | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Match abandoned |
| India Women vs. Pakistan Women | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Ind. win by 88 runs |
| New Zealand Women vs. South Africa Women | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore | SA win by 6 wickets |
| England Women vs. Bangladesh Women | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | Eng. win by 4 wickets |
| Australia Women vs. Pakistan Women | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Aus. win by 107 runs |
| India Women vs. South Africa Women | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium, Visakhapatnam | SA win by 3 wickets |
| New Zealand Women vs. Bangladesh Women | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | NZ win by 100 runs |
| England Women vs. Sri Lanka Women | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Oct. 11 (8:30 p.m.) |
| India Women vs. Australia Women | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium, Visakhapatnam | Oct. 12 (8:30 p.m.) |
| South Africa Women vs. Bangladesh Women | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium, Visakhapatnam | Oct. 13 (8:30 p.m.) |
| Sri Lanka Women vs. New Zealand Women | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Oct. 14 (8:30 p.m.) |
| England Women vs. Pakistan Women | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Oct. 15 (8:30 p.m.) |
| Australia Women vs. Bangladesh Women | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium, Visakhapatnam | Oct. 16 (8:30 p.m.) |
| Sri Lanka Women vs. South Africa Women | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Oct. 17 (8:30 p.m.) |
| New Zealand Women vs. Pakistan Women | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Oct. 18 (8:30 p.m.) |
| India Women vs. England Women | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore | Oct. 19 (8:30 p.m.) |
| Sri Lanka Women vs. Bangladesh Women | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | Oct. 20 (8:30 p.m.) |
| South Africa Women vs. Pakistan Women | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Oct. 21 (8:30 p.m.) |
| Australia Women vs. England Women | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore | Oct. 22 (8:30 p.m.) |
| India Women vs. New Zealand Women | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | Oct. 23 (8:30 p.m.) |
| Sri Lanka Women vs. Pakistan Women | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Oct. 24 (8:30 p.m.) |
| Australia Women vs. South Africa Women | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore | Oct. 25 (8:30 p.m.) |
| England Women vs. New Zealand Women | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium, Visakhapatnam | Oct. 26 (4:30 p.m.) |
| India Women vs. Bangladesh Women | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | Oct. 26 (8:30 p.m.) |
| 1st Semi-final | TBC | Oct. 29 (8:30 p.m.) |
| 2nd Semi-final | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | Oct. 30 (8:30 p.m.) |
| Final | TBC | Nov. 2 (8:30 p.m.) |