India vs Australia Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Teams News and Start Time
India will face Australia in a key match during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 on Sunday, October 12, at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, India. The match is scheduled to begin at 3 PM IST (09:30 GMT). This encounter is highly anticipated as India seeks to recover from their recent loss to South Africa, while Australia comes into the game as the defending champions and currently undefeated.
Match Overview
Both teams entered the tournament as favorites, but Australia holds a significant advantage with a remarkable record. They have won the World Cup seven times, establishing their dominance in women’s cricket. In contrast, India, despite their recent setbacks, has history on their side, having beaten Australia in the 2017 World Cup semifinals.
Current Standings
Australia remains undefeated in the tournament after playing three matches, while India has suffered one loss, causing concerns over their performance. With 15,087 tickets sold out for the match, interest in the rivalry has surged, reflecting its status in women’s cricket.
Key Players and Statistics
- India: Smriti Mandhana holds a world record with 972 ODI runs in 2025, but her highest score in this World Cup is only 23. Other key players include Richa Ghosh, currently fourth in the tournament’s run-scorer list with 131 runs.
- Australia: Alyssa Healy, the captain, leads a strong Australian side that has shown resilience in tight situations, recovering from challenging scenarios to secure victories.
Team News
India may consider adjusting their lineup by bringing in Renuka Singh Thakur in place of spinner Shree Charani to enhance their pace attack. The projected playing XI includes:
- 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 potential swap involves bringing back Sophie Molineux for Georgia Wareham, with their expected lineup as follows:
- 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
Conclusion
The upcoming match between India and Australia in the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 promises to be an exciting contest. Both teams are keen to assert their dominance, and with the rivalry continuously growing, spectators can expect an intense showdown.
