Overview
- The Australia–India semifinal in Navi Mumbai featured Starc watching from the stands in support of his wife, Australia captain Alyssa Healy.
- Rookie pacer Kranti Gaud bowled Healy for five, ending a brief stay at the crease after her return from a calf issue.
- Australia looked to rebuild through a second-wicket partnership between Ellyse Perry and Phoebe Litchfield.
- Australia entered the tournament as defending champions and were described as favorites for the title.
- Starc recently took three wickets in a three-match ODI series in India, has retired from T20Is, and is slated for the Ashes starting November 21 at Optus Stadium.