Sun Oct 12 08:50:00 UTC 2025: ## India Faces Australia in Crucial Women’s ODI World Cup Clash

**Visakhapatnam, India – October 12, 2025** – India and Australia are currently battling it out in a highly anticipated match at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam as part of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. Australian captain Alyssa Healy won the toss and elected to bowl first. After 6 overs, India stands at 23-0.

India entered the match with a mixed record, securing victories against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, but suffering a recent defeat against South Africa. Reigning World Champions Australia, on the other hand, have been dominant, defeating New Zealand and Pakistan, with their match against Sri Lanka washed out due to rain.

Australia made one change to their lineup, bringing in all-rounder Sophie Molineux in place of Georgia Wareham. India opted to field the same XI that faced South Africa.

**Australia XI:** Alyssa Healy (c/wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt.

**India XI:** Pratiksha Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaur, Shree Charani.

This match is crucial for both teams as they vie for a strong position in the tournament standings. Stay tuned for further updates as the game progresses.

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