India Faces Uphill Task Against Australia in ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Semi-finals

Strategic Insights -

As the teams prepare to face each other in the semi-finals of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, India will be trying to make home advantage count and progress to the final for the first time, while Australia will be aiming for a record-extending eighth Women's ODI World Cup title. The two teams met earlier in the group stage, with Australia chasing down a record total to beat India by three wickets. However, India will be without Indian opener Pratika Rawal, who injured her ankle while fielding against Bangladesh last week, and wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh, who is a doubt for the semis due to a finger injury.

Key Takeaways:

  • India will be facing an uphill task against Australia in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 semi-finals, despite playing at home.
  • Australia, the top-ranked team in women's ODIs, are on the hunt for a record-extending eighth Women's ODI World Cup title.
  • India will be without Indian opener Pratika Rawal, who injured her ankle while fielding against Bangladesh last week.
  • Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh is also a doubt for the semis from the India camp.
  • Australia boast two of the three top wicket-takers in the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup with Annabel Sutherland (15) and Alana King (13) in their ranks.
  • India vs Australia have a head-to-head ODI record of 49-11 in favor of Australia.
  • This will be the third India vs Australia semi-final in Women's ODI World Cup history.

Statistics:

  • India's Indian opener Pratika Rawal has been named as one of the second-highest runners in the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup with 294 from four matches.
  • Australia's Alyssa Healy is still the top scorer in the tournament with 294 from four matches.
  • India will be without Richa Ghosh's wicket-keeping and batting services for the semis.
  • Australia won 49 of the 60 matches between the two teams.
  • India has emerged on top on just three occasions in their head-to-head ODI World Cup matches.

Sources:

  • (Provided by HT Digital Content Services) "India Faces Uphill Task Against Australia in ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Semi-finals." Daily News Sri Lanka.