ICC Women's World Cup : India to take on Australia in Navi Mumbai as the semi-finals matchups get confirmed
The Indian Women's National Cricket Team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur are slated to square off with bitter-rivals Australia in the semi-finals phase of the ICC Women's ODI 2025 India. This match-up got confirmed after the massive victory by seven wickets of the Mighty Aussies over Laura Wolvaardt's South Africa at the Holkar Stadium of Indore on Saturday.
The Alyssa Healy-led side ended their league-phase campaign of the World Cup with seven victories to their name and a washed out game to confirm their spot in the semi-finals as they finished at the top of the table. India, on the other hand, who secured the spot in the knockouts on the back of fourth-placed finish, will take on Bangladesh in Navi Mumbai in their last & final league-phase game.
Important information of the semi-finals
Australia has jumped to 13 points after taking part in seven games, solidifying their position as the top team in the overall standings. They have an Net Run Rate (NRR) of +2.102.
With six games played (Three wins and as many losses), the Women in Blue have six points next to their name. They will will get to eight points if they triumph over Bangladesh on Sunday.
In the meanwhile, the other semi-final pits Nat Sciver Brunt-led England versus Laura Wolvaardt's South Africa.
If England defeat New Zealand in their last league stage clash, then they will finish at the second spot in the points table.
Australia defeated SA to take first place.
In a breathtaking demonstration of bowling ability, Australia's off-spinner Alana King broke the previous records for both the greatest bowling-figures by an Australian in Women's World Cup history and Women's One-Day Internationals.
In the 2025 Women's World Cup final league match, Australia bowled out South Africa fo a mere 97 runs thanks to her outstanding effort with the ball. The Aussies prevailed by a margin of seven wickets after chasing a modest 98-run total.
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