Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- India will be up against the odds despite playing at home when they face defending champions Australia in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 semi-finals in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

The IND-W vs AUS-W Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final at the DY Patil Stadium is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).

While Australia, still undefeated in the tournament, are on the hunt for a record-extending eighth Women's ODI World Cup title, India will be hoping to make home advantage count and go all the way for the first time.

The two teams also met in the group stage, with Australia, the top ranked team in women's ODIs, chasing down a record total to beat world No. 3 India by three wickets in a high-sco...