The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 features an exciting matchup: India versus Australia. This crucial group-stage game is set for Sunday, October 12, at 3 PM IST (09:30 GMT) at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, India.
Match Overview
Both India and Australia entered the tournament as strong contenders. Australia, with a legacy of seven World Cup titles, remains undefeated in their initial matches. In contrast, India faced a setback in their last game, losing to South Africa by three wickets.
Match Tickets and Audience Interest
- All 15,087 tickets for the match were sold out.
- This highlights the growing rivalry and interest in women’s cricket in the region.
Australia’s Edge and Mindset
Alyssa Healy, the Australian captain, acknowledged the increasing competitiveness between Australia and India. She referred to India as a “sleeping giant” in women’s cricket. Healy emphasized the significance of the Women’s Premier League T20 in shaping India’s talents.
Australia’s recent matches showed resilience, recovering from challenging situations. Healy expressed confidence in her team’s depth and adaptability in high-pressure scenarios.
India’s Recovery and Performance
India’s all-rounder, Sneh Rana, expressed optimism following their recent loss. She stated that the team focuses on learning from mistakes rather than dwelling on failures. Rana acknowledged the strength of the Australian team, while recalling India’s previous victory over them in the 2017 World Cup semifinals.
Batting Concerns for India
A significant challenge for India has been the performance of their star batter, Smriti Mandhana. Despite scoring a record 972 runs in ODIs this year, her highest score in the tournament is just 23. None of India’s top batters are among the tournament’s leading run-scorers.
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 48 | 11 |
| India | 11 | 48 |
Recent Form
India’s Recent Results
- Lost to South Africa
- Defeated the opposition in their opening two matches
Australia’s Performance
- Two wins out of three matches
- Match against Sri Lanka was abandoned due to weather
Team News
India’s Predicted XI
- Pratika Rawal
- Smriti Mandhana
- Harleen Deol
- Harmanpreet Kaur (captain)
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Deepti Sharma
- Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper)
- Amanjot Kaur
- Sneh Rana
- Kranti Goud
- Shree Charani/Renuka Singh Thakur
Australia’s Predicted XI
- Alyssa Healy (captain, wicketkeeper)
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Ellyse Perry
- Beth Mooney
- Annabel Sutherland
- Ashleigh Gardner
- Tahlia McGrath
- Georgia Wareham/Sophie Molineux
- Kim Garth
- Alana King
- Megan Schutt
This match between India and Australia at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 promises to be a thrilling encounter, showcasing the best of women’s cricket.
