India vs Australia Women’s World Cup 2025 Semi-Final Live: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma Begin Chase of 339 After Phoebe Litchfield’s Century Powers Australia

The Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai is the venue for an electrifying face-off as the female cricket team of India goes for 339 runs against Australia in the semi-final match 2 of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025.

🔴 Live Score: India 13/0 (1.2 overs) | Target: 339

Opening the innings for India are Smriti Mandhana (3)* and Shafali Verma (10)*. They have shown good intent and assurance in their batting but need to play steady throughout the innings to disarm the relentless Australian bowlers spearheaded by Megan Schutt and Kim Garth.

🏏 Australia Post Mammoth 338 Thanks to Phoebe Litchfield’s Century

The women representing Australia were bowled out for 338 runs by the Indian bowlers in just 49.5 overs and thus set a monumental target for the latter team.

Among the other players, Phoebe Litchfield stood out with her innings of 119 runs off 93 balls. She was at the same time the mainstay and the catapult for the innings in terms of strength and accuracy.

Ellyse Perry gave her a nice and mature support of 77 runs, and the pair engaged in a very important partnership of 155 runs for the second wicket.

India managed to strike back a little during the middle overs because of Shree Charani's twin strikes, but the hard-hitting of 63 off 45 balls by Ashleigh Gardner enabled Australia to end their innings on a good note.

The top-notch last over from Deepti Sharma, where she took two wickets in two consecutive balls, limited the batsmen's score as three wickets fell towards the end in the last over of the inning.

⚡ Key Highlights from Australia’s Innings

AUSW 338/10 (49.5)

Top Scorers: Phoebe Litchfield (119), Ellyse Perry (77), Ashleigh Gardner (63)

Notable Bowling: Deepti Sharma (3 wickets), Shree Charani (2/49), Radha Yadav (1 wicket)

💬 Turning Points

Litchfield's 119-run masterclass set the tone for the match.

Gardner's late flourish saw Australia cross the 330 marks.

Deepti Sharma's last-over brilliance gave India a sliver of hope going into the chase.

🏆 What’s Next for India

The Indian openers will have to score the bulk of the runs if the target is 326 runs in 292 balls. Along with Mandhana and Shafali Verma, the middle order comprising Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Richa Ghosh will have to fire if India is to secure a place in the finals.

Do not miss out on the live updates, scorecards, and highlights as India works hard for a historic World Cup final spot.