IND W vs AUS W: Cricket fans around the world are holding their breath as rain threatens to disrupt the highly anticipated Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 semi-final between India and Australia in Navi Mumbai. Weather forecasts predict an 80% chance of rain, raising fears that the crucial knockout match could be washed out.
The semifinal, scheduled at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, promises to be a thrilling contest between two of the tournament’s strongest sides - Harmanpreet Kaur’s in-form India and Alyssa Healy's invincible Australia. However, with heavy clouds hovering over Mumbai and the forecast showing persistent showers, there’s growing concern among fans and officials alike.
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Fortunately for both teams, the ICC has allotted reserve days for the semifinals and the final. This means that if rain prevents a result on the scheduled day, the match can continue or be replayed on the following day. The inclusion of a reserve day ensures that both teams get a fair chance to fight for a place in the final - avoiding the heartbreak of an abandoned semi-final deciding the fate of a campaign.
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However, in the unlikely event that both the scheduled day and the reserve day are washed out, the team finishing higher on the points table will reach the final. In this case, Australia will cruise to the final and India will be eliminated.
With India already in strong form after a commanding group stage, fans are hoping the weather doesn’t rob them of a chance to witness another memorable knockout clash.
Cricket enthusiasts across the country will be praying that the rain stays away, allowing Harmanpreet Kaur’s side to take the field and continue their dream run toward the Women’s World Cup 2025 final.
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