The Women’s World Cup semifinal between India Women and Australia Women is one of the most exciting matches of the tournament. Both teams are ready to fight for a spot in the final, and fans are waiting for a thrilling contest in Navi Mumbai.
Date, Time & Venue
- The match is scheduled for Thursday, 30 October 2025.
- The toss is expected around 2:30 PM IST, and the first ball at 3:00 PM IST.
- Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.
Live Telecast & Streaming
TV Broadcast in India: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming in India: JioCinema / JioHotstar
Streaming in Australia: Amazon Prime Video (free for this knockout match)
Squads & Key Team News
India Women’s Team
Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur; Vice-Captain: Smriti Mandhana.
Selected squad includes:
Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
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Smriti Mandhana (VC)
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Shafali Verma
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Richa Ghosh (WK)
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Deepti Sharma
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Jemimah Rodrigues
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Renuka Singh Thakur
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Sneh Rana
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Arundhati Reddy
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Pooja Vastrakar
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Harleen Deol
Notable issue: Pratika Rawal is injured and missing out, meaning India had to adjust their team.
Australia Women Squad
Captain: Alyssa Healy; Vice-Captain: Tahlia McGrath.
Selected squad includes:
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Alyssa Healy (C & WK)
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Beth Mooney (WK)
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Ellyse Perry
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Tahlia McGrath (VC)
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Ashleigh Gardner
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Annabel Sutherland
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Georgia Wareham
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Kim Garth
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Megan Schutt
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Phoebe Litchfield
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Grace Harris
Pitch & Conditions
The surface at the venue is known to be batting-friendly, meaning run-scoring is likely. However, early morning moisture or overcast skies might give some advantage to the pace bowlers at the start. The captains will need to assess conditions carefully at the toss.
Weather-wise, the coastal location makes rain a possibility
Weather & Rain Threat
There is a significant risk of rain affecting the match. Early morning thunderstorms are forecast, but the outlook improves by afternoon.
Details:
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Morning: A “yellow alert” was issued for heavy rain in Mumbai on the match day.
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Afternoon: Forecast suggests around 20–25 % chance of rain at match-start (3 PM IST) and a much smaller chance later in the evening (~4 %).
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If the match is affected by rain, A reserve day (31 October) is available.
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If even the reserve day fails to produce a prominent result, then Australia will progress to the final because they ranked higher in the group stage.
What’s at Stake
For India: A home semi-final, a huge opportunity to reach the final and delight the home crowd. They also have the chance to overcome history and beat Australia in a knockout match.
For Australia: Undefeated so far in the tournament, championship experience, aiming for another World Cup final. They also have the advantage of their group-stage ranking if rain disrupts the game.
Final Thoughts
This semi-final is expected to be very exciting. Australia come in with great form, while India has strong support from home fans and a big desire to win. The weather and pitch could affect the match, but both teams have talented players who can change the game. If we get a full match, we can expect good cricket and big moments. Even if rain comes, the match will still be full of tension and drama.