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India Face Australia in Women’s World Cup Semi-Final at DY Patil as Rain Threat Lingers

The reserve-day rule would send group-topper Australia through if no result is possible across the two days.

Overview

  • Play is scheduled for Thursday at 3pm local time in Navi Mumbai with a reserve day on Friday, and the winner will meet South Africa in Sunday’s final.
  • Under ICC regulations, the match will resume on the reserve day if needed, and Australia advance if no result is achieved across both days due to their higher group finish.
  • Forecasts indicate morning showers and cloud cover with improving conditions by afternoon, though intermittent interruptions remain possible.
  • India have lost in-form opener Pratika Rawal to an ankle injury and have drafted Shafali Verma, who is expected to partner Smriti Mandhana at the top.
  • Australia completed the pool stage unbeaten, and captain Alyssa Healy has passed a fitness test and is in line to return with a final decision to be made close to the game.