The Women's World Cup 2025 has reached its business end. The hosts India are now all set to take on their fiercest rivals, the mighty Australians, in the second semi-final.
The match will be played on Thursday, October 30, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Only three teams remain in the race to be crowned the ultimate champions of the world. South Africa defeated England in the first semi-final to book their spot as finalists of the 2025 Women's World Cup.
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The reigning world champions, Australia, are coming into the semi-finals undefeated, while India had a mixed outing in the league stages, winning three and losing three on their way to the knockouts.
As the rivals lock horns, here is the match-day live blog with scores, highlights, and updates, brought to you by AllSportsPeople.
IND-W vs AUS-W Women's World Cup 2025 Semi-Final: Live score updates
10:45 pm: India win! Amanjot Kaur smashes the winning runs — a historic chase and a place in the final against South Africa on Sunday. Emotions run high as Harmanpreet and Jemimah celebrate while Australia look stunned. IND win by 5 wickets!
10:30 pm: Wicket! Richa Ghosh goes for 26, slicing a short ball from Sutherland straight to Kim Garth. Another breakthrough for Australia, but India are still in striking distance. IND 310/5
10:10 pm: Century for Rodrigues! What a knock! Jemi reaches her hundred in a World Cup semi — calm, focused, and determined. No big celebration, just quiet intent to finish the job. IND 269/4
10:05 pm: Run out! A mix-up costs India dearly as Deepti Sharma is gone for 24. A needless run and a big blow. IND 264/4
9:45 pm: Huge wicket! Harmanpreet falls for 89 — pulls one that's brilliantly caught by Gardner diving forward at deep mid-wicket. A stunning grab and a big moment in the game! IND 226/3
9:10 pm: Fifty for Harmanpreet! The Indian captain reaches her half-century with a firm shot through mid-wicket. Quiet celebration — she knows the job is not done yet. IND 178/2
8:30 pm: Fifty for Jemi! Rodrigues brings up her half-century with a sweep past deep mid-wicket. A well-made fifty, but plenty still to do for India. IND 120/2
7:55 pm: Wicket! Smriti falls for 24 after a review. A faint edge down leg, Healy's take confirmed by UltraEdge. The crowd falls silent as India lose their opener. IND 59/2
7:30 pm: Early breakthrough for Australia. Kim Garth dismisses Shafali Verma for 10(5). Close LBW call, as India loses a DRS. IND 13/1 (1.3)
6:40 pm: Australia bowled out for 338 runs, after Ashleigh Gardner's brisk 63 off 45 to take them to a record total in World Cup knockout history.
6:20 pm: Two quick wickets for India. Radha Yadav dismantled Perry's wickets at 77(88), followed by a run-out to dismiss Tahila McGrath for 12(7). AUS 292/6 (45).
5:47 pm: Second wicket for Charani. Floats it up for Sutherland, who falls for the bait and hits it straight back to Charani. Sutherland 3(6); AUS 228/4.
5:38 pm: Sree Charani produces another dismissal. Beth Mooney falls for her trap, as she tries to dance down the track to hit it over Jemimah at the covers. Mooney 24(22); AUS 220/3.
5:25 pm: Fifty for Perry in the crucial fixture puts Australia in the driver's seat. Perry 50*(66). AUS 195/2.
5:20 pm: Amanjot gets a crucial breakthrough for India. Litchfield cleaned up while she tries to scoop Kaur at 119(93). AUS 180/2 (27.2)
4:55 pm: Phoebe Litchfield brings up a 77-ball with the help of 18 fours and a six. The fastest century in Women's World Cup knockouts. AUS 157/1.
4:15 pm: Fifty for Phoebe Litchfield with a boundary. She continues her great form against India and gives the Aussies a good start in the all-important semi-final. Litchfield 52*(45); AUS 87/1.
4 pm: Australia are 72/1 at the end of the first powerplay, with Perry 18*(13) and Litchfield 39*(32).
03:35 pm: The rain has stopped. Match to restart at 03:40 PM IST.
03:24 pm: It's raining in Navi Mumbai! Australia 25/1 in 5.1 overs.
03:23 pm: Big wicket for India! Alysa Healy departs for a low score (5 runs). Australia 25/1 in 5.1 overs.
02:30 pm: TOSS TIME! Australia has won the toss and elected to bat first
01:30 pm: The stage is set for the all-important semi-final encounter between two great rivals, India and Australia. Australia has won the Women's World title on seven occasions.
India, on the other hand, is on its quest for the first title. The hosts suffered a huge blow ahead of the semi-final as their opener, Pratika Rawal, was ruled out of the tournament after suffering an ankle injury.
Women's World Cup 2025 Semi-Final: IND-W vs AUS-W latest betting odds
According to Dafabet, Australia W are the favourites to win the Women's World Cup 2025 clash against India W.
| Team | Betting odds |
| India-W | NA |
| Australia-W | NA |
IND-W vs AUS-W, Women's World Cup 2025 Semi-Final: Confirmed XI
India-W XI: Smriti Mandhana, Shefali Varma, Amanjot Kaur, Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh
Australia-W XI: Alyssa Healy (capt & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahila McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt
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