The second semi-final of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 promises an electrifying clash as India Women lock horns with Australia Women on October 30th at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. The highly anticipated encounter begins at 3:00 PM IST and is expected to deliver a captivating contest between two powerhouses of women’s cricket, each eyeing a coveted spot in the final.
India will be determined to rediscover their early-tournament rhythm after a series of close defeats. The hosts started their campaign in style with a 59-run (DLS) win over Sri Lanka, followed by a commanding 88-run victory against Pakistan. However, they endured narrow losses to South Africa (by 3 wickets), Australia (by 3 wickets), and England (by 4 runs).
Despite these setbacks, India’s perfect blend of youthful flair and experienced leadership keeps them formidable, especially on home soil. Their most recent outing against Bangladesh ended in a no result, but they’ll look to channel their energy into this crucial knockout clash.
Australia arrives at this fixture brimming with confidence and momentum. Their campaign has been nothing short of commanding — beginning with a comprehensive 89-run win over New Zealand after posting a formidable total of 328. A rain-hit outing against Sri Lanka did little to halt their charge, as they displayed remarkable resolve against Pakistan, recovering from 115/8 through a sensational Mooney–King partnership before dismissing Pakistan for just 114.
Their most defining victory came against India, where they chased down a massive 331-run target with an over to spare. The Aussies then continued their dominance with a 10-wicket thrashing of Bangladesh, a 6-wicket win over England, and a 7-wicket triumph against South Africa after bundling them out for 97 — reflecting their all-round superiority across conditions.
Head-to-Head:
- Total Matches – 60
- India Wins – 11
- Australia Wins – 49
Australia holds a dominant edge over India in ODI history, winning 49 of their 60 encounters. Their most recent face-off came during the league stage of this very tournament, where Australia chased down India’s target of 331 to win by 7 wickets. Prior to that, during Australia’s tour of India (September 2025), the visitors clinched the bilateral series 2–1, further underlining their supremacy in the format.
Squads:
India Women’s Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (WK), Kranti Goud, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Uma Chetry (WK), Sneh Rana
Australia Women’s Cricket Team
Alyssa Healy (C), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
Where to Watch: India Women vs Australia Women – Semi Final 2
Cricket fans across India can tune in to the Star Sports Network for live television coverage. The match will also be available for free live streaming on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, accessible via mobile devices, smart TVs, tablets, and web browsers.
Global Broadcast & Streaming Partners
Australia: Prime Video (Amazon)
Bangladesh: Nagorik TV & T Sports; digital streaming on Toffee
Pakistan: PTV Sports & Ten Sports; online via Myco and Tamasha
Caribbean: ESPN Caribbean; live streaming on ESPN Play Caribbean
New Zealand: Sky Sport 1 & Sky Sport 3; available on Sky Go & Sky Sport Now
UK & Ireland: Sky Sports Cricket & Sky Sports Main Event; streaming on Sky Go & NOW TV
USA & Canada: Willow TV & Willow Xtra; digital access via Cricbuzz
Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport Cricket (DStv); streaming on the SuperSport App
MENA (Middle East & North Africa): CricLife Max (via E&); available on StarzPlay & StarzON
Papua New Guinea: TVWAN Action; available online via icc.tv
Schedule:
India Women – ICC World Cup 2025 Fixtures
30 Sept: vs Sri Lanka – Guwahati – Won by 59 runs
5 Oct: vs Pakistan – Colombo – Won by 88 runs
9 Oct: vs South Africa – Vizag – Lost by 3 wickets
12 Oct: vs Australia – Vizag – Lost by 3 wickets
19 Oct: vs England – Indore – Lost by 4 runs
23 Oct: vs New Zealand – Navi Mumbai – Won by 51 runs
26 Oct: vs Bangladesh – Navi Mumbai – No result
Australia Women – ICC World Cup 2025 Fixtures
1 Oct: vs New Zealand – Indore – Won by 89 runs
4 Oct: vs Sri Lanka – Colombo – No result
8 Oct: vs Pakistan – Colombo – Won by 107 runs
12 Oct: vs India – Vizag – Won by 3 wickets
16 Oct: vs Bangladesh – Vizag – Won by 10 wickets
22 Oct: vs England – Indore – Won by 6 wickets
25 Oct: vs South Africa – Indore – Won by 7 wickets
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