India take on defending champions Australia in the Women’s ODI World Cup semifinal at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. Alyssa Healy wins the toss and opts to bat; follow live score, team news, injury update on Pratika Rawal, and match analysis.
India vs Australia Women’s Semifinal 2025
India face seven-time champions Australia in a high-stakes Women’s ODI World Cup semifinal at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai on Oct 30, 2025. Australia’s Alyssa Healy won the toss and elected to bat, handing a fresh tactical test on a surface described as offering a little seam with a touch of stickiness.
Australia arrive unbeaten through the league phase and welcome the experienced Healy back into the XI — a major boost to their top order after her match-changing century in Vizag. India, who recovered from a three-match slump to reach the last four, were hit by a blow when in-form batter Pratika Rawal sustained an injury and was ruled out, forcing a late reshuffle to balance the batting and bowling combinations.
Historically the head-to-head is heavily one-sided in Australia’s favour, but recent close contests — including a final-over thriller at Vizag — show India can stretch the champions if key players like Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana fire. Pitch reads suggest early seam for new-ball bowlers and turn later on, making the toss and early overs critical for match momentum.
