Ind vs Aus Women’s World Cup 2025 Semi Final: India vs Australia today for the second semi-final of the ODI Women’s World Cup 2025. Regarding this, Australia captain Alyssa Healy won the toss and decided to bat first at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, and with this the real battle of thrill started.
Shefali returns to Team India, expectations increased
The biggest good news of this match for Indian fans was the return of Shefali Verma. Everyone is expecting a big innings from Shefali, who returned to the team after a long time. He played the last ODI against New Zealand about a year ago. This time she has got a chance in place of injured Pratika Raval, who had scored 308 runs in the tournament so far but was out due to injury against Bangladesh. Harleen Deol and Uma Chhetri have been rested in the team, while the return of Kranti Gaur and Richa Ghosh has strengthened the team. Fans once again have high expectations from the pair of captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana.
Equations changed in Australia too
There have also been some changes in the Australian team. The return of captain Alyssa Healy has given new energy to the team. Sophie Molyneux has been included in place of Georgia Wareham. Australia’s strength has always been the balance of its batting and bowling, and this time too the team is relying on the same.
Rain can cause hindrance
DY Patil’s pitch is considered to be a batsman’s paradise for this match. Recently, runs were scored between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh on this pitch. If rain interferes today, the match will be played on the reserve day.
Megan Shutt on the verge of creating history
Australian fast bowler Megan Shutt can achieve a special achievement in this match. So far she has taken 39 wickets in 28 matches of the World Cup. With just one more wicket, she will surpass Lynette Ann Fulston and become the first Australian to take 40 wickets in Women’s World Cup history.
