In an exciting match at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, Australia Women created history by pursuing India's massive total of 330 runs. The Aussies emerged victorious by three wickets with an over to spare, making it the highest successful chase in Women's ODI history. Captain Alyssa Healy's brilliant innings scored 142 off 107 balls and was the standout performance of the match, leading the Australians to a record-breaking win.

Coming into the contest, India Women had two wins from three matches, while Australia maintained an unbeaten run. Batting first, India’s openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal gave the hosts a perfect start with a 155-run partnership. Mandhana scored a blistering 80 off 66 balls and became the fastest woman to reach 5000 ODI runs, while Rawal anchored the innings with 75. However, after a strong position at 192/1, India’s middle order failed to capitalise, folding for 330 in 48.5 overs. Annabel Sutherland’s five-wicket haul (5/40) was crucial in restricting India.

In response, Australia started confidently. Healy and Phoebe Litchfield made 85 runs together as the Indian bowlers came under pressure. After Litchfield was out for 40, Healy continued her assault on the Indian bowlers, reaching her hundred in 84 balls. Ellyse Perry played in the middle order, not out with 47 after returning from injury. Despite a few wickets in the end from Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma, Australia maintained their composure, clinching the match with six balls remaining. Healy finished with an outstanding performance, earning her the Player of the Match award. Below are the main reasons for the India Women defeat:

1. Late Batting Collapse

India were well set at 294 for 5 but lost their remaining six wickets for a meager 36 runs. This collapse deprived them of at least 30–40 runs that might have turned the game. Sutherland's astute bowling (5/40) shattered India's tailenders and prevented them from scoring a large total.

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2. Alyssa Healy's Match-Winning Masterclass

Alyssa Healy was unstoppable, playing a captain’s innings that transformed the game. Her 142 runs scored from 107 balls had 21 fours and 3 sixes, and she kept the scoreboard moving while applying tremendous pressure on India. Despite regular wickets falling at the opposite end of the pitch, Healy exhibited fearless stroke play and game awareness, keeping Australia always in control in the run chase.

3. Unsteady Bowling and Perry's Serene Comeback

India's bowlers began well and took crucial wickets but were unable to keep the pressure constant. Although Shree Charani (3/41) and Deepti Sharma attempted to shift the balance, the batting depth of Australia depth neutralized their efforts. The game-changer was when Ellyse Perry came back to bat after being retired hurt, making a serene 47* from 52 balls to take her team through. Her consistent hand during the last overs guaranteed Australia's triumphant historic run chase and India's second loss of the tournament.

The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 continues with India Women (IND W) facing Australia Women (AUS W) in Match No. 13 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, October 12.

Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur's side has just come from their first loss of the campaign by losing to South Africa by three wickets in a very close match. Even with the defeat, the hosts are currently third on the table with two victories from three games, and they will want to get back to winning ways infront of the home crowd. India will rely heavily on Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues for stability, and Deepti Sharma's all-round contribution will be crucial.

In the meantime, defending champions Australia continue to show their strength. After a shaky start in the opening match against Pakistan, Beth Mooney's magnificent century propelled them to a remarkable 107-run victory. The Aussies have since been unbeaten and appear to be well tempered under the leadership of Alyssa Healy. Notably, India and Australia played a three-match ODI series before the World Cup, and the Australians won the series 2-1.

IND-W vs AUS-W Head-to-Head in ODIs

Australia hold a commanding record over India in the 50-over format, having dominated the rivalry for decades.

• Matches Played: 59
• IND-W Won: 11
• AUS-W Won: 48
• No Result: 00

IND-W vs AUS-W: Stadium Stats (ODIs)

The ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, in Visakhapatnam, has good batting conditions with better success for teams chasing historically.

• Total Matches: 16
• Matches won batting first: 3
• Matches won bowling first: 11
• Average 1st Innings Score: 234
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 208
• Highest Total: 387/5 (50 overs) by IND vs WI
• Lowest Total: 76/10 (39.3 overs) by SL-W vs IND-W
• Highest Successful Chase: 292/5 (48.5 overs) by IND vs AUS
• Lowest Total Defended: 229/5 (50 overs) by IND-W vs SL-W

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IND-W vs AUS-W: Predicted Playing XIs

India Women (IND-W): Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (w), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani

Australia Women (AUS-W): Alyssa Healy (w/c), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt

Women’s World Cup 2025: Points Table

After the completion of twelve matches, the updated points table is as follows:

The India–Australia rivalry in women’s cricket has grown into one of the sport’s fiercest contests, and Aussie skipper Alyssa Healy believes Sunday’s Women’s World Cup 2025 clash in Vizag will add another exciting chapter. India might be feeling the pressure after their loss to South Africa, but Healy made it clear that Australia is not coming to play nice. “India and Australia play each other a lot these days, so the rivalry has really blossomed. We know how much India wants to beat Australia, and we're equally driven to dominate here. That contest has become fierce over the years,” she told JioStar.

Over the last few years, India Women and Australia Women have battled fiercely across formats. From Harmanpreet Kaur’s fireworks in the 2017 World Cup semifinal to India nearly pulling off a historic ODI series win last month, drama has always followed these encounters. India, however, enters this match a bit wounded, with repeated top-order collapses costing them momentum. Still, as Healy acknowledges, India at home is always a strong contender, especially when motivated to prove a point.

Despite Australia being seen as tournament favourites, Healy played down the tag while expressing confidence in her team. “It's news to me that people consider us favourites for this tournament. I think it should actually favour India to take the trophy at home. They're really comfortable in their own conditions and are in a great place to challenge us,” she said.

Healy Confident Ahead of High-Pressure Clash

Healy’s quiet confidence is rooted in experience, reminding herself and her team of Australia’s strong World Cup record, especially in India. “I was reminded before coming here that Australia has never lost a World Cup in India, so no pressure whatsoever! I have really fond memories of the 2013 World Cup, where I was a drinks runner at the Cricket Club of India,” she added.

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As the defending champions walk out at Vizag, it will be a high-stakes clash between two heavyweights: one aiming to retain its crown and the other desperate to claim it. The rivalry continues to intensify, promising a thrilling contest with sparks sure to fly on the field.

In Match 10 of the ICC Women’s  World Cup 2025, South Africa Women defeated India Women by three wickets with seven balls to spare at the Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Thursday, October 9. This victory allowed the Proteas to take their unbeaten record against India in the Women's World Cup to 3-0. It was also their second straight victory in this year’s tournament, while India suffered their first loss at home.

After winning the toss and deciding to bat first, India started off well, having scored 55 runs within the first 10 overs. Smriti Mandhana (23) and Pratika Rawal (37) were looking good initially, but after the loss of the first wicket, the middle order fell apart in a hurry. Chloe Tryon and Nonkululeko Mlaba were key wicket-takers to break India's momentum. Richa Ghosh batted fantastically to score 94 runs from 77 balls, scoring 11 fours and four sixes to guide India to 251. Tryon was South Africa's best bowler with figures of 3 for 32, while Mlaba, Nadine de Klerk, and Tumi Sekhukhune also made valuable contributions with the wickets.

In pursuit of 252, South Africa started slowly and lost a couple of early wickets. But captain Laura Wolvaardt (70) calmed the innings through her measured batting. She established key partnerships with Chloe Tryon (49) and Nadine de Klerk, who played a brilliant innings to guide South Africa to victory. De Klerk’s unbeaten 84 off just 54 balls, filled with powerful shots, helped South Africa cross the line with a huge six in the final over. Despite losing, India remained on top of South Africa in the points table because of a superior net run rate. Below are the main reasons for the India Women defeat:

1. Lack of strong partnerships

India's batters could not build big partnerships after a good start. The middle order collapsed in quick succession and the team were floundering at 102 for 6. Although Richa Ghosh and Sneh Rana added a partnership of 88 runs, by this point the earlier wickets did mean that India could not post a bigger total that would challenge South Africa.

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2. Nadine de Klerk's stunning innings

Nadine de Klerk's fiery knock of 84* off 54 balls turned the game around. Her strength and composure throughout, particularly under pressure, enabled South Africa to amass the target with relative ease. Even though Indian bowlers were taking wickets at regular intervals, de Klerk’s composure and confidence took control of the match in the end.

3. Dropped catch that proved crucial

A catch dropped by Smriti Mandhana cost India dearly. She failed to take a crucial opportunity to get Chloe Tryon out, who went on to score 49 runs. It gave South Africa the opportunity to recover and pick up momentum, which ultimately contributed significantly towards their winning run-chase.

India Women (IND W) will play against South Africa Women (SA W) in Match No. 10 of the ICC Women's World Cup 202 on Thursday, October 9, at 3:00 PM IST at the ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The hosts have got off to a fantastic start to their campaign with two wins, sitting comfortably in the top half of the points table. Harmanpreet Kaur's Indian team would like to continue this thrilling run and solidify its potential to qualify for the semi-finals.

South Africa began their tournament with a heavy 10-wicket loss to England but bounced back with a win over New Zealand in Indore. The Laura Wolvaardt-captained side will attempt to carry that confidence forward and turn over the in-form Indian team. Historically, India has the edge over South Africa in ODIs, winning four of five head-to-head encounters, but anything can happen in the World Cup.

IND-W vs SA-W: Head-to-Head Record (ODIs)

India holds a clear edge over South Africa in their overall head-to-head record.

• Matches: 33
• Won by IND-W: 20
• Won by SA-W: 12
• No Result: 1

IND-W vs SA-W: Stadium Stats (ODIs)

The ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium, in Visakhapatnam, has good batting conditions with better success for teams chasing historically.

• Total Matches: 15
• Matches won batting first: 3
• Matches won bowling first: 10
• Average 1st Innings Score: 233
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 205
• Highest Total: 387/5 (50 overs) by IND vs WI
• Lowest Total: 76/10 (39.3 overs) by SL-W vs IND-W
• Highest Successful Chase: 292/5 (48.5 overs) by IND vs AUS
• Lowest Total Defended: 229/5 (50 overs) by IND-W vs SL-W

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IND-W vs SA-W: Predicted Playing XIs

India Women (IND-W): Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh Thakur

South Africa Women (SA-W): Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba

Women’s World Cup 2025: Points Table

After the completion of nine matches, the updated points table is as follows:

India continued their dominant run against pakistan in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, registering an emphatic 88-run win to extend their lead to 12-0 in World Cup matches. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, India scored 247, with valuable contributions from Harleen Deol (46) and Richa Ghosh's explosive 35 runs in a short time. Though none of the Indian batters converted their starts into big scores, the total proved to be more than enough on a slow pitch in Colombo.

Pakistan’s chase never took off as debutant Kranti Goud (3/20) delivered a stunning spell to rip through their top order. Deepti Sharma (3/45) and Sneh Rana (2 wickets) offered strong support as Pakistan were bowled out for 159. Sidra Amin’s brilliant 81 was the lone highlight for Pakistan, but the lack of partnerships proved costly. With the victory, India notched their second consecutive win in the tournament, while Pakistan earned its second successive loss.

IND-W vs PAK-W: Who Said What?

Kranti Goud (Player of the Match):

"I am feeling really good. To win the player of the match that too in a World Cup. My family members and everyone back home at the village will be really happy. They have put on a big LED to watch the game. It is a proud moment for everyone. (On wicket of Aliya Riaz) Yes, I did ask the captain for a second slip. Harmanpreet said the ball is old now, we should not get the second slip. I told her, no let's keep it in this over and in the same over, I got the wicket. I just want to say, my coach just tells me to keep it simple and that is what I try to do."

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Harmanpreet Kaur (India Women Captain):

"Definitely, very happy. Important game for us, I am sure everyone at home is also happy. I think, the kind of bowling we did today. Kranti was outstanding. Renuka was helping her to get those wickets. I think we bowled well overall, created too many chances but unfortunately dropped those. But you feel happy, when you win. To be honest, it was not an easy wicket to bat on. We just wanted to bat deep and see how many runs we can get. When we played here in the tri-series, it was a totally different surface. Rain for a few days, changing the surface. Richa was crucial with those 30 runs in the end. There are a lot of areas but right now I am happy that we won this game. We wanted the momentum when we go back to India. We won't be playing any more games here. We know how the pitches are in India, let's see what is the best combination for us and how we can improve our cricket day by day."

Fatima Sana (Pakistan Women Captain):

"Yeah, I think, at the start, we gave away too many runs in the powerplay. We gave away too many extras at the start as well as in the death overs. When I bowled, it was seaming a bit. Diana Baig was a bit confused whether to go for seam or swing. I told her what to do continuously. She will be okay in the next game. If we had restricted them to under 200, then it would have been a good total for us. Still, we lost this by some runs. I believed that tonight's batting line-up is the best one for us. They are proper batters in the top 5. They need to step up in the upcoming games. We need to explore ourselves in the batting. We need long partnerships and bat according to the conditions by assessing them. Sidra Ameen is the main player in our team. She is a hard-working player. Hope that the God will help her. Hope that she will be good in the next match as well."

India Women defeated Pakistan Women by 88 runs in Match 6 at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, played at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. India batted first in the contest and ended up with a total of 247 runs on a sluggish pitch. Harleen Deol scored 46 runs with fine patience, and there was a brisk knock of 35 runs from 20 balls by Richa Ghosh to assist India in finishing well. For Pakistan, Diana Baig bowled impressively and claimed 4 wickets for 69 runs, but India's total was still difficult to chase.

When Pakistan batted, they kept losing wickets at a frequent rate and never managed good partnerships. Opener Sidra Amin scored a fearless innings of 81 runs and did her best to lead her side, but she was not receiving much support from the other batsmen. India's bowlers applied pressure, bowled responsibly, and prevented easy runs. Kranti Gaud was the best bowler, who bagged 3 wickets off only 20 runs, and Deepti Sharma picked up 3 wickets as well. Below are the main reasons for the Pakistan Women defeat:

1. Inability to Form Partnerships

Pakistan could not produce any strong partnerships. While Sidra Amin scored 81, no one else supported her, making Pakistan’s chase very difficult, as they lost wickets one after another.

2. Good Bowling by India

The Indian bowlers bowled tight lines and didn't allow runs.. Kranti Gaud and Deepti Sharma both took 3 wickets a piece and kept Pakistan under pressure right from the start. Their teamwork and accuracy were essential to Indian success.

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3. Mistakes Under Pressure

Pakistan made many mistakes while batting. Poor running between wickets and a big run-out of Muneeba Ali made things worse. These small errors and regular wickets stopped Pakistan from chasing and led to their 88-run defeat.

The excitement continues to build in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 as arch-rivals India Women (IND W) face Pakistan Women (PAK W) in Match 6 at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Sunday, October 5, at 3:00 PM IST. No doubt this is one of the most watched matches of the tournament, with both sides wanting to secure vital points at the early stages of the group.

India Women come off a solid 59-run win against Sri Lanka, and there will be plenty of confidence in their side after starting their campaign. They batted first after winning the toss and were able to finish on 269/8 in a rain-interrupted 47 overs, a brilliant knock from Amanjot Kaur (57), Deepti Sharma (53), Harleen Deol (48), and Pratika Rawal (37). Harmanpreet Kaur led her bowling unit nicely and Sri Lanka were bowled out for 211, ending with a win on the DLS method. 

On otherhand, Pakistan Women will be looking to move on quickly from their seven-wicket loss to Bangladesh. Their batters didn't get going and were bowled out for just 129 in the match. Bangladesh chased down this score comfortably, led by Rubya Haider's unbeaten half-century. Fatima Sana and her batting unit will need improvement with the bat and also in the field to match a confident squad with India.

IND W vs PAK W: Head-to-Head Record (ODIs)

India Women have completely dominated Pakistan Women in the ODI format.

• Matches Played: 11
• India W Won: 11
• Pakistan W Won: 0
• No Result: 0

IND-W vs PAK-W: Stadium Stats (ODIs)

The R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo has seen teams that bat first have success, as the first-innings scores are usually high and can be decisive.

• Total Matches: 179
• Matches won batting first: 98
• Matches won bowling first: 69
• Average 1st Innings Score: 232
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 191
• Highest Total: 375/5 (50 overs) by IND vs SL
• Lowest Total: 50/10 (15.2 overs) by SL vs IND
• Highest Successful Chase: 292/4 (48.3 overs) by SL vs AUS
• Lowest Total Defended: 170/10 (49.2 overs) by WI-W vs SL-W

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IND W vs PAK W: Predicted Playing XIs

India Women (IND-W): Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani

Pakistan Women (PAK-W): Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Sidra Amin, Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Natalia Pervaiz, Fatima Sana (c), Rameen Shamim, Nashra Sandhu, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal

Women’s World Cup 2025: Points Table

After the completion of five matches, the points table looks like this.

The Asia Cup 2025 has not only delivered thrilling cricket but also stirred up intense political drama. Incredibly, three consecutive Sundays witnessed India and Pakistan facing off, with tensions spilling beyond the field.

The Indian men’s team, after their final win, made headlines by refusing to shake hands with the Pakistan players. They also declined to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council chief Mohsin Naqvi, who doubles as a Pakistani minister. This decision by skipper Suryakumar Yadav set a strong precedent that drew significant attention worldwide.

With this backdrop, all eyes will now shift to the Women’s World Cup 2025. Harmanpreet Kaur, leading the Indian women’s side, will inevitably be under the spotlight when her team takes on Pakistan. How she and her squad handle the high-pressure atmosphere, both on and off the pitch, will be keenly watched, adding another layer of intrigue to the storied rivalry.India Women

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Will India Women Follow the ‘No Handshake’ Trend?

When asked whether the Indian women’s team would take the same stance as the men’s side during the upcoming ODI World Cup clash against Pakistan, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia avoided giving a direct yes-or-no reply.

Instead, he emphasized that the overall equation between India and Pakistan remains unchanged. His statement suggested that the dynamics off the field continue to influence cricketing relations, and the recent developments in the Asia Cup have not altered the broader picture. This leaves the approach of the women’s team open to speculation as they prepare for their high-stakes encounter.

Devajit Saikia said, “ I cannot forecast anything, but our relationship with that particular hostile country is the same; there is no change in the last week. India will play that match against Pakistan in Colombo, and all cricket protocols will be followed.”

He further said, “ I can only assure that whatever is in the MCC regulations of cricket, that will be done. Whether there will be handshakes, whether there will be hugging, I cannot assure you of anything at this moment.”

Given the tense political climate between India and Pakistan, it seems improbable that players from both sides will engage in handshakes during their Women’s ODI World Cup clash. The atmosphere surrounding the rivalry has gone beyond the cricket field, and gestures of camaraderie appear unlikely when the two teams face each other on the global stage.

A source of BCCI said, “ The BCCI is aligned with the government, and there will be no customary handshake at the toss, no photo-shoot with the match referee, and no end-of-game handshakes. The policy followed by the men will also be implemented by the women.”

Just before the beginning of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, co-hosts India Women have suffered a huge blow while playing the warm-up fixture against England Women. All-rounder Arundhati Reddy suffered a knee injury, which seemed really horrible. 

India Women chose to field first in their warm-up game against England Women at the BCCI CEG ground in Bengaluru on Thursday (September 25). In the 13th over of England Women's innings, while Heather Knight struck a straight drive, it directly hit the right-arm medium fast bowler Arundhati Reddy's left knee, as she was in the follow through at that moment. It massively hurt the Indian all-rounder as she completely fell on the pitch and was struggling in pain.   

The Indian medical team quickly went to Reddy for the treatment, while the on-field cricketers seemed concerned about the player. She struggled to stand as she couldn't put her left leg on the ground due to her injury. She required a wheelchair to leave the field. While two more balls were required to finish that over, Jemimah Rodrigues completed that over. 

Watch: Arundhati Reddy's nasty injury moment

Arundhati Reddy injured in the warm-up game against England. ☹️

Bad news from the Indian camp just 4 days before the World Cup.#CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/u80vBKUPr3

— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) September 25, 2025

The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 will begin on September 30 and will run till November 2. There is very little time remaining for Reddy to recover, and the injury seemed very harsh for her. Her injury status is yet to be confirmed. 

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Arundhati Reddy has taken 15 ODI wickets

In the warm-up match, Reddy dismissed the English opener Amy Jones for 39 runs. She had the bowling figures of 4.4-0-34-1. In the recently concluded home Women's ODI series against Australia Women, Reddy recorded four wickets in two games. The 28-year-old has recorded 15 wickets in 11 ODIs. 

Apart from the 15-member squad, India Women also have five reserves as Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, Sayali Satghare, and Minnu Mani. Sayali Satghare is the pacer among the reserves, and she can replace Reddy in case the all-rounder unluckily fails to recover on time.