India Women will face Australia Women in the second semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 on Thursday, October 30, at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. The match will decide who advances to the final, with Friday kept as a reserve day in case of rain.
Australia, who finished at the top of the points table, are hopeful that captain Alyssa Healy will return after missing two games with a calf injury. India, the fourth team to qualify, have brought back Shafali Verma to replace injured opener Pratika Rawal. Shafali will open with Smriti Mandhana, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur will be looking to pick the right bowling combination for this crucial game.
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India-W vs. Australia-W: Who Will Win?
Australia Women enter the semi-final as clear favourites, given their unbeaten run and strong all-round balance. Alyssa Healy’s return adds further strength to their batting, while Annabel Sutherland and Ellyse Perry give them an edge with the ball.
India will rely heavily on Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur to deliver under pressure, but Australia’s form and depth make them the more likely winners.
Head-to-head record: India vs. Australia Women in ODI matches
India Women and Australia Women have met 60 times in ODIs, with Australia dominating the rivalry. The Aussies have won 49 matches including a recent win in group stage, while India have managed 11 victories.
- Total matches: 60
- India wins: 11
- Australia wins: 49
- Tied/No result: 0
India-W vs. Australia-W Form Guide & Predictions
Both India Women and Australia Women head into the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final with contrasting runs of form. Australia have looked dominant throughout the group stage, winning all five of their matches and topping the table.
India, on the other hand, have shown flashes of brilliance but lacked consistency, finishing fourth with two wins, two losses, and one no result.
India Women – Last 5 Matches (ODI)
- No result vs Bangladesh Women (DY Patil, Oct 26, 2025)
- India won by 53 runs vs New Zealand Women (DY Patil, Oct 23, 2025)
- England Women won by 4 runs vs India (Indore, Oct 19, 2025)
- Australia Women won by 3 wickets vs India (Visakhapatnam, Oct 12, 2025)
- South Africa Women won by 3 wickets vs India (Visakhapatnam, Oct 9, 2025)
Australia Women – Last 5 Matches (ODI)
- Australia won by 7 wickets vs South Africa Women (Indore, Oct 25, 2025)
- Australia won by 6 wickets vs England Women (Indore, Oct 22, 2025)
- Australia won by 10 wickets vs Bangladesh Women (Visakhapatnam, Oct 16, 2025)
- Australia won by 3 wickets vs India Women (Visakhapatnam, Oct 12, 2025)
- Australia won by 107 runs vs Pakistan Women (Colombo, Oct 8, 2025)
AllSportsPeople Prediction for IND-W vs. AUS-W
- If India bat first: 240–260 runs
- If Australia bat first: 260–280 runs
Expected Result: Australia are favourites to win by 5–6 wickets or 40–50 runs, given their all-round strength and unbeaten run in the tournament.
India vs. Australia Women: Expected playing XIs and team news
India team news
India face a major change at the top of the order ahead of their semi-final against Australia. Opener Pratika Rawal has been ruled out of the tournament after suffering ankle and knee injuries during the match against Bangladesh. Shafali Verma has been drafted in as her replacement and is expected to open alongside Smriti Mandhana.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur will lead a settled middle order, while Amanjot Kaur could be considered if India opt for an extra batter. Kranti Gaud may come into the playing XI to strengthen the bowling attack depending on conditions at DY Patil Stadium.
India predicted playing 11: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (Wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh Thakur, NS Shree Charani
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Australia team news
Australia are in confidence with captain Alyssa Healy declared fit for the semi-final after recovering from a calf injury. Healy passed a late fitness test and returned to full training. She has been in superb form, scoring 294 runs in four innings at an average of 98, including a match-winning 142 against India earlier in the tournament.
Her return means Tahlia McGrath steps back from her temporary captaincy role. Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, and Annabel Sutherland are expected to retain their places, providing balance and depth to both the batting and bowling departments.
Australia predicted playing 11: Alyssa Healy (C & Wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt
Players to Watch – India vs Australia Women ODI
Smriti Mandhana (India): India’s vice-captain has been the backbone of their batting lineup, scoring 365 runs in seven innings at an average of 60.83.
Alyssa Healy (Australia): Australia’s captain returns from injury in red-hot form, having scored 294 runs in four innings at an outstanding average of 98 and a strike rate of 131.25. She scored two centuries, including a record 142 against India earlier in the tournament.
Annabel Sutherland (Australia): Sutherland has been Australia’s standout bowler, claiming 15 wickets in six matches at an impressive average of 13.33 and an economy rate of just 3.97.
IND-W vs. AUS-W betting odds & predictions: Who has the edge?
Australia Women enter the clash as clear favorites, with Dafabet offering odds of 1.49 for their victory, while India Women are priced at 2.90.
Odds* (click here to bet) | |
India | 2.90 |
Australia | 1.49 |
TSN’s Top 3 Predictions – IND-W vs AUS-W
- Top Bowler: Annabel Sutherland is tipped to be the standout bowler for Australia, given her control and ability to strike in the middle overs.
- Highest Team Total: Australia Women are likely to post around 260–280 runs if they bat first, considering their strong batting lineup.
- First Dismissal Method: Caught behind or in the slips, as the new ball may offer some movement under lights at DY Patil.
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Where to watch IND-W vs. AUS-W in India
- Venue: Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Date & Time (IST): Thursday, October 30; 3:00 PM
- Streaming Details: Fancode
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