Overview
- The semi-final is scheduled for Thursday at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai with a reserve day on Friday under ICC rules.
- India have lost opener Pratika Rawal to an ankle injury and called up Shafali Verma, while Australia captain Alyssa Healy is set to return after passing a fitness test.
- Forecasts indicate morning showers and potential interruptions, and if play is lost on both days Australia advance due to their higher group finish.
- Australia reached the knockouts unbeaten, powered by Alana King’s 7-18 against South Africa and Annabel Sutherland’s tournament-leading wicket tally, as India rely on the prolific Smriti Mandhana.
- In their earlier meeting, India posted 330 in Visakhapatnam—the highest Women’s World Cup total against Australia—suggesting the hosts can test the favorites again, with the winner to face South Africa in the final.