IND-W vs AUS-W Match Preview & Prediction: India Women (IND-W) will face Australia Women (AUS-W) in a crucial ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 clash at Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam.
India has had an inconsistent campaign so far, winning against Sri Lanka and Pakistan but losing to South Africa.
Australia, the defending champions, have dominated their opening games and are top of the table with five points. This match promises to be a challenging encounter for India against a strong Australian side.
Here’s a complete preview covering team form, key players, pitch conditions, and predictions.
IND-W vs AUS-W Match Details – ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India Women vs Australia Women, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 |
| Date | October 12, 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam. |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ Hotstar / Star Sports |
| Toss Timing | 2:30 PM IST |
India Women (IND-W) Preview
India Women have struggled with top and middle-order consistency, though Richa Ghosh has shone with the bat. Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues need to step up for a strong chase. Bowling has been more reliable, with Kranti Gaud, Sneh Rana, and Deepti Sharma contributing crucial wickets.
Predicted XI: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani
Key Players: Richa Ghosh, Smriti Mandhana, Kranti Gaud
Australia Women (AUS-W) Preview
Australia Women have started the tournament strongly, including a 107-run win over Pakistan. Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, and Ashleigh Gardner are in excellent form. Their bowling attack, led by Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, and Annabel Sutherland, is well-balanced and likely to challenge India’s batting lineup.
Predicted XI: Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt
Key Players: Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth
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IND-W vs AUS-W Pitch Report – Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
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Pitch Condition: Batting-friendly early, with steady bounce and swing. Spinners may get assistance in the middle overs as the pitch wears slightly.
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Batting: A target of 250-260 should keep the chasing side under pressure.
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Pace Bowling: Early swing available in the initial overs.
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Spin Bowling: Spinners are likely to dominate the middle overs.
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Toss Advantage: Captains winning the toss may prefer bowling first due to the dew factor in the evening.
Average 1st Innings Score: 250-260
IND-W vs AUS-W Weather Forecast – Visakhapatnam
| Time | Temp | Rain | Wind Speed | Wind Direction | Clouds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00 PM | 30°C | 1.2 mm | 2.9 k/h | E | 36% |
| 06:00 PM | 30°C | 1.5 mm | 3.8 k/h | ESE | 41% |
| 09:00 PM | 28°C | 1.0 mm | 2.9 k/h | E | 38% |
Conditions: Cloudy with chances of rain; light wind expected.
Winning Prediction – Who Will Win IND-W vs AUS-W?
The Australian women’s team is in excellent form, with both their batting and bowling strong. To challenge the defending champions, the Indian women’s team will need to deploy an aggressive approach in their top and middle order.
Based on recent form and head-to-head dominance, the Australian women’s team appears to be the favourite to win this match.
