India, Oct. 25 -- Harmanpreet Kaur's India face an uphill battle to make the final of the Women's World Cup 2025, as the hosts will face Australia in the second semi-final of the eight-team tournament on Thursday, October 30, at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The semi-final lineup was confirmed on Saturday after Australia won their final group stage match against South Africa at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.

Heading into the contest between Australia and South Africa, the equation was simple: whoever won would face India in the second semi-final. The Proteas had a day to forget as the side were bundled out for just 97 and Australia had no trouble in chasing down the total, eventually winning the match with seven wickets in hand ...