Match Preview: India Faces Australia in ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Showdown

Upcoming Clash: India vs Australia in ICC Women's World Cup 2025

The 13th match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 is set to feature a thrilling encounter between India and Australia. This match will take place on Sunday, October 12, at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.

Following a narrow defeat to South Africa by three wickets in their previous match, India is eager to recover. The Women in Blue face a formidable challenge against Australia, who are considered the top contenders for the championship.

India's recent loss marked the end of their unbeaten streak in the tournament, revealing vulnerabilities in their batting lineup. Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, the team aims to deliver a stronger performance in this upcoming clash.

Conversely, Australia remains undefeated in the tournament and seeks to maintain their winning momentum. Despite their success, their batting has shown signs of inconsistency, with collapses occurring in both of their matches thus far.

Prior to the World Cup, Australia triumphed over India in a three-match ODI series, boosting their confidence ahead of this encounter.

Match Details: India vs Australia Match Preview – ICC Women's World Cup 2025, Match 13

Match	India vs Australia
Date	October 12, 2025
Time	03:00 PM IST
Venue	ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Tournament	ICC Women's World Cup 2025

Weather and Pitch Conditions Weather Report:

The weather looks favorable for the match, with light rain expected in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, though it is unlikely to interfere with play. Temperatures are projected to be in the 20s.

Pitch Report:

The ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium is expected to provide a balanced surface, offering support to both batsmen and bowlers. Both seamers and spinners should find opportunities to make an impact. In the previous match held at this venue, both India and South Africa faced batting difficulties but managed to post totals exceeding 250 runs.

Predicted Lineups Predicted Playing XIs:

India: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani/Radha Yadav, Renuka Thakur

Australia: Alyssa Healy (C & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt

Squads Overview Squads:

India: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Richa Ghosh(w), Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Uma Chetry

Australia: Alyssa Healy(w/c), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Heather Graham, Sophie Molineux, Darcie Brown, Georgia Voll