Australia edges past India in a nail-biting semifinal to reach the Women’s World Cup 2025 final
In a high-octane clash at Newlands, Cape Town, Australia Women held their nerve to defeat India Women by a narrow margin of 7 runs, securing a place in the final of the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. The semifinal lived up to its billing, delivering drama, grit, and moments of brilliance from both sides.
Batting first, Australia posted a competitive total of 275/9, thanks to a composed 72 from Ellyse Perry and a crucial 47 from Beth Mooney. The Indian bowling attack, led by Renuka Singh and Deepti Sharma, showed resilience in the final overs, preventing Australia from breaching the 280-mark.
India’s chase began with promise as Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma stitched a solid opening stand of 68 runs. Mandhana’s fluent 56 off 62 balls and Jemimah Rodrigues’ gritty 48 kept India in contention. However, the middle-order faltered under pressure, and regular breakthroughs by Ashleigh Gardner and Megan Schutt tilted the momentum back in Australia’s favor.
With 12 runs needed off the final over, Gardner bowled a nerveless spell, dismissing Deepti Sharma and sealing the win for Australia. India was bowled out for 268 in 49.5 overs, falling heartbreakingly short of the target.
This India vs Australia Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal was a testament to the rising standards of women’s cricket, showcasing tactical depth and individual brilliance. While India’s campaign ends in disappointment, their spirited performance reflects the team’s growth and competitiveness on the global stage.
Australia, meanwhile, continues its legacy of dominance in women’s ODI cricket, advancing to yet another World Cup final. Fans now await a thrilling finale as the Aussies aim to add another trophy to their decorated cabinet.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, including final match previews, player reactions, and post-match analysis.
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