The highly anticipated ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 is underway, and a crucial match is set for October 12, 2025, as India Women (IND W) face Australia Women (AUS W). The game, which is the 13th match of the tournament, will be held at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
When and Where to Watch:
The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). Cricket enthusiasts in India can watch the live telecast of the India Women vs Australia Women match on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming will also be available on the Jio Hotstar app and website.
Team Updates and Key Players:
India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will be aiming to bounce back after a narrow defeat to South Africa. Despite the setback, India has two wins from three matches and occupies the third position in the points table. A victory against the defending champions, Australia, would be a significant boost for their campaign. Australia, currently leading the points table, has displayed strong form, including a recent victory against Pakistan. Beth Mooney's century rescued them in that match, highlighting the depth in their batting lineup.
Squads:
The Indian squad includes Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, and Kranti Gaud. Australia's squad features Alyssa Healy (w/c), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, and Tahlia McGrath.
Pitch and Conditions:
The match will be played at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
Head-to-Head Record:
India and Australia have a long-standing rivalry in women's ODIs, having played 59 matches against each other. Australia dominates the head-to-head record with 48 wins, while India has won 11. In the Women's World Cup, they have played 13 matches, with India winning only 3.
Tournament Format:
The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 follows a round-robin format, with 28 group matches. The top four teams will advance to the semi-finals, scheduled for October 29 and 30. The final is set to take place on November 2. The tournament is being hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka.
Other Key Matches:
The tournament began on September 30 with India facing Sri Lanka in Guwahati. Other key matches include India vs Pakistan on October 5 in Colombo and India vs England on October 19 in Indore.
