India Women vs Australia Women – ICC Women’s World Cup Match Report (October 12, 2025)
On Sunday, October 12, 2025, India Women faced Australia Women in the 13th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup. The match was held at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, India. It was a day-night game that started at 3:00 PM IST. This was a key match for both teams in the tournament.
Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first. India came into this match after a close defeat against South Africa. They had won two of their first three matches. Australia, on the other hand, were unbeaten. They had won two matches and one was abandoned due to rain. Australia were also the defending champions.
India started strong with their opening pair. Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal gave India a solid start. Both players scored half-centuries. Mandhana played a brilliant knock and broke several records during her innings . Rawal supported well and scored 75 runs from 95 balls . India reached 192 runs for the loss of just one wicket in 30 overs. Their run rate was 6.4 at that point.
Australia’s bowlers struggled early in the innings. Alana King bowled three overs but gave away 19 runs without taking a wicket . India looked confident and played aggressive cricket. The home crowd cheered loudly for every boundary.
Australia made a few changes in their team. They brought in Sophie Molineux, a spin all-rounder, in place of Georgia Wareham . India kept the same playing XI from their last match. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur said the pitch looked better than before and hoped for a strong comeback.
India’s batting was much improved compared to their last game. Against South Africa, they had lost by three wickets. This time, they looked more focused and determined. The top order gave them a good platform to build a big score.
Australia’s fielding was tight, but they could not break the partnership early. Mandhana and Rawal rotated the strike well and punished loose balls. The pitch helped batters, and India used it to their advantage.
This match was important for the points table. Before the game, Australia were second with five points. India were third with four points . A win for India would boost their chances to reach the semi-finals. A win for Australia would keep them unbeaten and strong at the top.
Fans expected a close contest. Both teams have strong players and good records. India had won a recent ODI series against Australia 2-1. That gave them confidence. Australia, however, had a strong World Cup history and were favorites.
The match continued with excitement. India aimed to score above 300. Australia planned to chase with their powerful batting lineup. Players like Beth Mooney and Alyssa Healy were key for Australia.
In summary, October 12 was a thrilling day for women’s cricket. India showed great spirit and skill. Australia faced a tough challenge. The match was a treat for fans and a big moment in the World Cup.
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