Match: 13th Match (Day/Night), ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Time: 2:30 PM IST
Venue: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Toss: Not done yet
Likely Playing XIs
India Women (Likely Team)
- Pratika Rawal
- Smriti Mandhana
- Harleen Deol
- Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain)
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Deepti Sharma
- Richa Ghosh (Wicketkeeper)
- Amanjot Kaur
- Sneh Rana
- Kranti Goud
- Shree Charani or Renuka Singh Thakur
Note: India will probably play the same team from their last match. They lost to South Africa but played well. The coaches will pick either Shree Charani or Renuka Singh for the last spot.
Australia Women (Likely Team)
- Alyssa Healy (Captain & Wicketkeeper)
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Ellyse Perry
- Beth Mooney
- Ashleigh Gardner
- Annabel Sutherland
- Tahlia McGrath
- Georgia Wareham
- Alana King
- Megan Schutt
- Sophie Molineux (may return)
Note: Australia might bring back Sophie Molineux. She is a good spinner and can make their team stronger.
Weather & Pitch Report
Weather
Rain might come during the match. The weather report says there is a 55% chance of rain. It will be cloudy with 76% humidity. Fans hope the rain stays away so we can see a full match.
Pitch
The Visakhapatnam pitch is good for batting and bowling. Fast bowlers get help early in the match. Spinners become important later. Teams have scored around 250 runs in recent matches here.
Players to Watch
| Batters | Team | Why Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | India | Scored a century against Australia last month |
| Richa Ghosh | India | Made 94 runs in last match, played very well |
| Beth Mooney | Australia | Scored 109 against Pakistan, saved her team |
| Ellyse Perry | Australia | Very experienced player, can bat and bowl |
| Bowlers | Team | Why Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Sneh Rana | India | Good spinner, takes important wickets |
| Deepti Sharma | India | Can bowl well and bat too |
| Megan Schutt | Australia | Top wicket-taker, very dangerous |
| Ashleigh Gardner | Australia | Smart spinner, helps in batting |
What to Expect
This is a big match between two strong teams. India lost their last game to South Africa but Richa Ghosh played amazingly. Australia won their last match against Pakistan when Beth Mooney scored a big century.
All tickets are sold out! Fans are very excited to watch this game. India is playing at home, which gives them confidence. Australia is the defending champion and has won many World Cups.
India beat Australia in a series at home last month. This shows India can win today. But Australia is very strong and experienced in big matches.
The match will be played under lights at night. If there is dew on the ground, bowling becomes harder. The team that bats second might have an advantage.
Match Prediction
Toss: The captain who wins the toss might choose to bowl first. This is because of possible rain and dew later.
Who Will Win? Australia has more experience in World Cups. But India is playing at home and their batters are in good form. This match can go either way. The team that plays smart cricket and stays calm under pressure will win.
Both teams have great players. Expect an exciting match with lots of runs and good bowling. Don’t miss this game!