IND-W vs AUS-W Match Prediction: 2nd Semi-final, Fantasy Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report & More – ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

IND-W vs AUS-W: It is time for the second semifinal of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. The seven-time winner Australia will take on the two-time runners-up India on Thursday. This game will be held at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, starting at 3 PM IST. Here are the fantasy cricket tips and other details for this game.

India Women Preview 

India have lost three games in this tournament, and one of those defeats came against Australia. India suffered another blow as in-form opener Pratika Rawal has been ruled out, and Shefali Varma has replaced her. She is an aggressive opener and has experience playing on a big stage. Can India break the jinx of winning against Australia?

• Key Batter: Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur are in good form and will be the ones to watch out for.
• Captaincy: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur has played a couple of good knocks recently. Her experience will be important for India in this big game.
• Batting Strength: Pratika Rawal was the key player for India at the top, and she has the second-most runs in this tournament. But now, a lot will depend on how Shefali Varma plays. Smriti and Harmanpreet will have a lot of responsibility, and most importantly, India need to show good intent because Australia can chase down any total.
• Bowling Attack: The bowling will surely be put under pressure by the Australians. They conceded 330 runs in the group game. India need to take consistent wickets because from Healy to Gardner, Australia have match-winners with the bat.

Australia Women Preview 

Australia are the team to beat in this competition. They have not lost any game so far. They have beaten all opposition comprehensively and have not been put under pressure until now. They will look to win the game and make it to the final.

• Batting: Alyssa Healy is likely to be back after missing out on the last two games. She has been in prime form, and her return will strengthen the batting unit for Australia. Batting-wise there are not many teams that can match Australia.
• Bowling: Bowling is one area that Australia can suffer in if put under pressure. India have scored high totals against them in recent times. But still, Australia have good bowling options who can perform under pressure.

Match Details – India Women vs Australia Women, 2nd Semi-final

DR. DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch and Weather Report

Dr. Patil Sports Academy has offered a good wicket. Three games have been played here, and two games have been won by the team batting first, and one match was washed out. The average first-inning score here is 220, and India women scored 340/3 here against New Zealand Women. The wicket here has assistance for batters and bowlers both.

The weather can be a worry, as there are chances of passing showers during the game time. Meanwhile, the temperature will be between 29 and 31°C with 19 kmph wind speed.

IN-W vs AU-W Head-to-Head Record 

IN-W vs AU-W Today’s Probable 11 

Key Players to Watch Out in India Women vs Australia Women Match 

Top Batters 

• Smriti Mandhana (IN-W): Smriti Mandhana is currently the leading scorer in this tournament. She is India’s biggest hope with the bat.
• Harmanpreet Kaur (IN-W): Harmanpreet Kaur has good numbers against Australia, and she is the one that can play freely against them.
• Ash Gardner (AU-W): Ash Gardner has already slammed two hundreds in this tournament, and she is their match-winner in the middle order.
• Alyssa Healy (AU-W): Alyssa Healy slammed a match-winning century last time these two teams played. She will be eager to take her team to the final.

Top Bowlers 

• Kranti Goud (IN-W): Kranti Gaud needs wickets with the new ball. She has shown good form, and India need her here.
• Deepti Sharma (IN-W): Deepti Sharma is India’s most experienced bowler and highest wicket-taker. Her spell will be important for this game.
• Alana King (AU-W): Alana King recorded the best bowling figure for her in the last game, and she is the one that can trouble middle-order batters.
• Annabel Sutherland (AU-W): Annabel Sutherland took a fifer the last time these two teams played. She has bowled well in the final overs, which can be very important in such a big game.

IN-W vs AU-W Match Prediction – Who Will Win? 

India Women can challenge any team, but when it comes to playing against Australia, they have won 1 out of six games. That is why all the indicators are favoring Australia at the moment. The form and momentum are with the defending champion, and they will start the game as favorites over India.

IN-W vs AU-W Match Prediction Scenarios 

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on analysis of current form, stats, and pitch conditions. Match outcomes can vary due to on-field factors. Please make your final fantasy picks after checking the toss and playing XIs.