UPDATE: Australia has won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the critical second semifinal of the Women’s Cricket World Cup on November 16, 2025, at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The defending champions are aiming for a record-extending eighth World Cup final.
Captain Alyssa Healy, back from a calf injury that kept her sidelined for the last two matches, leads Australia’s charge. Healy previously scored consecutive centuries against India and Bangladesh, making her return pivotal for the team.
In a significant development for India, attacking opener Shafali Verma returns to the lineup after Pratika Rawal was ruled out due to an ankle injury sustained in the final league game. Verma, who has played 29 one-day internationals and amassed 774 runs at an average of 23, is stepping in directly without prior tournament experience.
India has made two other strategic changes: wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh returns after a rest, and medium-pacer Kranti Goud replaces Harleen Deol. Australia, meanwhile, has introduced left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux in place of wrist spinner Georgia Wareham.
Australia holds a strong historical edge over India, boasting an 11-3 record in World Cup encounters and an impressive unbeaten streak of 16 matches dating back to 2022. The pitch today favors batters, although a light rain is forecasted, prompting the availability of a reserve day if needed.
The game is set to captivate fans worldwide as both teams battle for a coveted place in the final. Stay tuned for live updates as this thrilling semifinal unfolds!
Lineups:
India: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Amanjot Kaur, Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Radha Yadav, Kranti Goud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur.
Australia: Phoebe Litchfield, Alyssa Healy (captain), Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt.
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