Women's ODI WC 2025: India To Face This Team In Semi-Finals - Date, Time, Venue
IND vs AUS in Women’s World Cup 2025 Semi-Final: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is now approaching its climax, with Australia, South Africa, England, and India qualifying for the semi-finals.
Australia’s victory over South Africa on October 25 confirmed the final semi-final line-up, paving the way for India to face Australia in one of the last-four clashes.
Women’s World Cup 2025 Semi-Final Schedule
First Semi-Final: England vs South Africa – October 29 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, 3 PM IST
Second Semi-Final: India vs Australia – October 30 at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, 3 PM IST
Why Australia vs India?
Australia leads the points table with 13 points, securing the top spot after defeating South Africa. India, ranked fourth with 8 points, will face the number-one team in the semi-finals, as per ICC regulations. England and South Africa will contest the other semi-final, setting up two exciting matches leading into the final.
Indian women’s team still has one league-stage match remaining against Bangladesh, but even a victory in this game will not change their fourth-place position in the points table, with Australia firmly at the top.
The semi-finals are set, with South Africa facing England in the first clash, followed by India taking on Australia as the first- and fourth-placed teams meet.
India’s league-stage journey
India’s league-stage journey in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 was a mix of highs and lows. After winning the first two matches comfortably, India suffered defeats in the next three encounters against top-ranked teams.
The must-win match against New Zealand saw centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal, helping India secure a 53-run victory via the Duckworth-Lewis method and book their spot in the semi-finals.
How Aussies defeated India in league stage
Indian faced a setback in the league stage, losing to Australia by 3 wickets. Batting first, India posted a competitive total of 330 runs, but Australia chased it down in 49 overs, led by a brilliant century from captain Alyssa Healy. Historically, India has struggled against Australia in Women’s ODIs, making it crucial for the team to approach future encounters with caution and strategic planning.
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