India Women are set to face the dominant Australia Women in the second semi-final of the tournament, scheduled to take place at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, on October 30 at 3:00 PM IST. After a convincing victory against New Zealand, India secured their place in the knockouts. Meanwhile, Australia enter the contest unbeaten and full of confidence, having displayed consistency and control throughout the tournament.
Playing against the most decorated women’s cricket team in the world demands strategic planning. India’s recent inconsistent performances, especially in the top and middle order, mean they will need a disciplined approach to challenge Australia’s strength across departments.
IND-W vs AUS-W: Match Details
| Match | India Women vs Australia Women |
| Date & Time | October 30 2025 – 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| Streaming | Star Sports Network & JioHotstar |
IND-W vs AUS-W: Weather & Pitch Conditions
The temperatures in Navi Mumba is expected to be around 29°C to 33°C. The weather forecast indicates no chance of rain. The pitch condition at The pitch at DY Patil Stadium is batting-friendly. As the game continues, pacers will get support in the middle overs. According to the previous matches, teams batting second have had more success.
IND-W vs AUS-W: Head-to-Head Record in WODIs
| Matches Played | 60 |
| AUS Won | 49 |
| IND Won | 11 |
| Tied / No Result | 0 |
| First-ever fixture | January 8, 1978 (AUS-W Won) |
| Most-recent fixture | October 12, 2025 (AUS-W Won) |
IND-W vs AUS-W: Probable Playing XI
India Women: 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
Australia Women: Alyssa Healy (C & WK), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt
IND-W vs AUS-W: Winning Prediction & Top Performers
As the Women’s World Cup reaches its final stage with great enthusiasm, today India will play against Australia in the semi final. Fans are so excited to watch the knock out match. The Australian women’s team is all set to face India with full reliance. They started the tournament with consecutive wins, hence, they have a higher chance of winning. Australian Captain, as well as the batter Alyssa Healy, Pacer Annabel Sutherland, and all-rounder Ellyse Perry, will be the top performers for Australia.
As for India, they started the tournament with two wins but later had to face a setback. However, in the previous match, they made a strong comeback and sealed a place in the semi-final. But playing against world no one team Australia need more improvement in batting consistency, handling pressure, and fielding mistakes, especially their top order must fire and set a strong platform. The middle order and bowlers should build a plan under pressure. India's top batter, Smriti Mandhana and the middle-order players such as Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh, and Deepti Sharma will play a crucial role in maintaining the innings and building partnerships.