The ICC Women’s world Cup 2025 showdown as India women take on Australia women at the ACA- VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam, Australia aim to extend their unbeaten run, while India seek redemption after a though loss.
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India began their campaign with back to back wins a convincing victory against Sri Lanka and pakistan but stumbled against South Africa in high scoring encounter,the middle order inconsistency remains a concern.
Australia women unbeaten so far in the tournament. Their campaign has been a statement of intent powerful batting, clinical bowling but previous match against Pakistan look flattered, however Beth Mooney anchored the innings with brilliant century provide resistance after collapsed.
India biggest challenge will be handling Australia disciplined bowling and batters will need to provide a solid foundation. For Australia the contest will revolve around countering india spinners in middle overs .
Women’s World Cup Head to Head Records
Total matches played: 13
Australia won: 10
India won: 3
Pitch Report
The ACA- VDCA pitch traditionally favors batters but as the game progresses spinners comes in to play. The average first innings score 230 . The sea breeze and mild humidity could also help seamers extract movement in the powerplay overs. Team winning the toss might prefer to bat first and use scoreboard pressure under lights, when the pitch tend to slow down.
Probable playing XIs
India
Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani
Australia
Alyssa Healy (wk/c), Phoebe Litchfield Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland , Ash Gardner , Thila McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt
Key players to watch
Smriti Mandhana: in recent series against made 300 runs in 3 matches, with two magnificent centuries, he will play crucial role in this match.
Deepti Sharma: brings balance to the side. Her off-spin could be crucial on the turning track at Visakhapatnam, especially against Australia’s aggressive middle order. With the bat, her composure in crunch situations .
Beth Mooney: in recent match showed her calm and composed approach with brilliant century under pressure. Her ability to rotate strike and accelerate late tne innings.
Ash Gardner: she already showed her all round ability in this tournament with a magnificent hundred and takes 2 wickets,she will play vital role with both bat and bowl, push Australia to competitive total and with bowl important in middle overs.
Prediction
Expect a fiercely contested battle where momentum could shift quickly. If India’s top order clicks and the spinners find grip, the hosts can push Australia deep. However, Australia’s depth, and adaptability give them a slight upper hand.