IND-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction – 2nd Semi-Final, Women’s World Cup 2025
The stage is set for a blockbuster Semi-Final as India Women take on Australia Women in the 2nd Semi-Final of the Women’s World Cup 2025. India arrive with emotion, backing of home crowd and momentum from recent wins. Australia, the defending champions, bring depth, class and a winning-habit edge. This clash will likely hinge on top-order firepower, middle-over control and death-over discipline — crucial for both fantasy and match outcome.
Match Details
- Match: India Women (IND-W) vs Australia Women (AUS-W) – 2nd Semi-Final, Women’s World Cup 2025
- Date: 30 October 2025
- Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Format: Women’s One-Day International (50 overs per side)
Team Previews
India Women (IND-W)
India have shown resilience and batting depth in this tournament. Their opening combination and middle order have built strong platforms, while their spin bowlers thrive under pressure. The injury-replacements bring fresh energy, and a packed home stadium will bolster their intent. Their key aim: start strong, set or chase with clarity and hold nerve in the death overs.
Australia Women (AUS-W)
Australia come in with unmatched experience in knockout games and a squad loaded with match-winners. Their batting is aggressive yet composed, and their bowling attack brings variety and hardness. They will look to apply early pressure, exploit any Indian mistakes and use their big-match temperament to dominate.
Probable Playing XIs
(Final XI subject to confirmation at toss.)
India Women (IND-W):
- Smriti Mandhana
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Shafali Verma
- Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
- Richa Ghosh (wk)
- Deepti Sharma
- Renuka Singh Thakur
- Radha Yadav
- Arundhati Reddy
- Kranti Gaud
- Amanjot Kaur
Australia Women (AUS-W):
- Alyssa Healy (c) (wk)
- Beth Mooney
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Ashleigh Gardner
- Ellyse Perry
- Tahlia McGrath
- Kim Garth
- Alana King
- Megan Schutt
- Annabel Sutherland
- Georgia Wareham
Top Fantasy Picks
- Smriti Mandhana (IND-W): One of the most consistent openers; high fantasy value.
- Alyssa Healy (AUS-W): Captain and wicket-keeper-batter; dual-role makes her a top pick.
- Deepti Sharma (IND-W): All-rounder who contributes with bat and ball; very useful.
- Ashleigh Gardner (AUS-W): Explosive middle-order and useful with the ball; differential.
- Renuka Singh Thakur (IND-W): Amazing form with the ball; key for late-innings breakthroughs.
Captain & Vice-Captain Suggestions
- Captain: Smriti Mandhana (IND-W) or Alyssa Healy (AUS-W)
- Vice-Captain: Deepti Sharma (IND-W) or Ashleigh Gardner (AUS-W)
Match Prediction
This one is finely balanced. India benefit from home-advantage and recent form; Australia bring knockout-knockout experience and depth. If India bat first and post a big total, they will have momentum. If Australia strike early with the ball, they may dominate.
Prediction: Australia Women to edge ahead and win this semi-final.
Fantasy & Strategy Tips
- Prioritise top-order batters (Mandhana, Healy) as they face most deliveries.
- Use one or two all-rounders (Deepti Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner) for maximum value.
- Include bowling strike-options who bowl in powerplay or death (Renuka Singh, Megan Schutt).
- Balanced team composition: 5 batters, 2 all-rounders, 3 bowlers for best fantasy setup.
- Consider the toss – favourable conditions need chasing, so if your team wins toss and chooses to field, favour batters from the chase-side.
Conclusion
The IND-W vs AUS-W 2nd Semi-Final is a highlight of the Women’s World Cup 2025. India can ride home support and recent momentum but face a formidable Australian unit packed with winners. Fantasy cricket managers should back dependable performers while including intelligent differentials to gain edge.
