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**Summary:**

Visakhapatnam, India is hosting a highly anticipated ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup match between India and Australia at the Dr. YSR ACA VDCA International Cricket Stadium. The match has sold out, drawing significant attention, including the presence of ICC and BCCI officials, as well as state government ministers. In a move prompted by Smriti Mandhana’s appeal, the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) will name two stands after Indian women’s cricket legends Mithali Raj and Ravi Kalpana. High security measures have been implemented by the city police for the event.

**News Article:**

**Visakhapatnam Gears Up for Sold-Out India vs. Australia Women’s Cricket World Cup Clash, Stands to Honor Female Legends**

**VISAKHAPATNAM, INDIA – October 12, 2025** – The City of Destiny is abuzz with excitement as it prepares to host a marquee match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup between India and Australia today at the Dr. YSR ACA VDCA International Cricket Stadium. The highly anticipated game has completely sold out, with all 27,000 tickets snapped up in advance.

The match is expected to draw a distinguished crowd, including ICC Chairman Jay Shah, senior BCCI officials, and Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh, along with ACA President Kesineni Sivanath and Secretary Sana Satish Babu.

“India and Australia matches always pull spectators, whether it is men or women. Visakhapatnam is honoured to host such an important match of the World Cup,” said a senior official from the ACA.

Adding to the significance of the event, the Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) announced it will be naming two stands after former India women’s team captain Mithali Raj and wicket-keeper Ravi Kalpana. This decision follows Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana’s highlighting the lack of recognition for leading Indian women cricketers at the stadium during the ‘Breaking Boundaries with Nara Lokesh’ event in August. HRD Minister Nara Lokesh consulted with the ACA, leading to the quick decision.

Security has been significantly increased for the match. Police Commissioner Shankhabrata Bagchi and senior officers have overseen extensive security drills to ensure the safety of players and spectators.

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