October 12, 2025

The Women's World Cup 2025 clash between India and Australia is sparkling with excitement! India’s batters are painting the field with powerful shots and smart cricket, aiming for a mammoth score near 300. Smriti Mandhana, the young wizard, smashed runs with style, reaching 80 before falling to Sophie Molineux’s sharp bowling. Mandhana became the fastest woman to 5000 ODI runs — an incredible record that left the crowd roaring. Opening strong, Pratika Rawal and Mandhana built a massive partnership of 155 runs, breaking records for India’s highest opening stand against Australia in World Cups. Rawal showed her power hitting with a dazzling fifty before Annabel Sutherland cut short her spree with a well-placed short ball. As the battle intensified, Richa Ghosh and Jemimah Rodrigues steadied the ship with another solid 50-run partnership. Richa's bat blazed with stunning sixes, including a long-off heave over the ropes and a brilliant slog sweep that made the crowd jump. However, wickets kept falling like dominoes. Harleen Deol, who scored a decent 38, was caught by Sutherland after trying an ambitious big shot. Then the Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who was aggressive in her 22 runs, was caught at backward point thanks to Megan Schutt’s clever bowling. Both teams brought their best on the Visakhapatnam pitch. Australia, led by captain Alyssa Healy, opted to bowl first after winning the toss. She was confident in her squad, which included Sophie Molineux in place of Georgia Wareham. The pitch was a real treat for batters – flat, hard, and perfect for big hits, but with some help for bowlers through swing and spin. India’s captain Harmanpreet said, “Pitch looks better than what we had in the last game. Same XI. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. It's about how you bounce back.” Meanwhile, Australia’s Healy shared, “Got a bit of Aussie support. Girls are pumped for that.” The match is a roller coaster with smashing sixes, sharp catches, and tight bowling creating a nail-biting contest. With India reaching a strong 294/5 in 43 overs, the game hangs in the balance. Will India post a huge total to challenge Australia’s batting depth? Stay tuned for more masaledar moments from this thrilling World Cup encounter!

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