Womens World Cup 2025
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Jemimah Rodrigues reveals mental struggles, says anxiety nearly broke her before semifinal heroics
Cricket | Oct 30, 2025, 11:19 PM ISTJemimah Rodrigues revealed she battled anxiety and cried daily during the tour before her match-winning 127* helped India beat Australia to reach the ODI World Cup final. She said she didn’t know she’d bat at No.3 and dedicated the win to India, not personal milestones.
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Smriti Mandhana becomes second Indian cricketer to achieve historic milestone against Australia
Cricket | Oct 30, 2025, 07:25 PM ISTSmriti Mandhana became the second Indian, after Mithali Raj, to score 1000 ODI runs against Australia during the World Cup semi-final. Australia set a massive 338-run target led by Litchfield’s 119, Perry’s 77, and Gardner’s 63, leaving India a tough chase.
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Phoebe Litchfield shatters Women's WC knockouts' record, slams 77-ball ton against India in semis
Cricket | Oct 31, 2025, 12:26 AM ISTPhoebe Litchfield slammed her second ODI century and her first in the World Cup as Australia piled on 338 runs batting first in the second semi-final of the ongoing tournament. Litchfield's 155-run partnership with Ellyse Perry laid the foundation for a huge first-innings score for Australia.
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Why is Harleen Deol not playing for India in World Cup semifinal clash vs Australia?
Cricket | Oct 30, 2025, 04:00 PM ISTIndia have made a few changes to their playing XI for the massive clash against Australia in the second semifinal of the Women's World Cup. Harleen Deol is missing from India's playing XI alongside Uma Chetry even as Sneh Rana has also been left out. Here's the reason for Harleen's absence:
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Highest individual score in Women's World Cup knockouts; Laura Wolvaardt enters elite list
Sports | Oct 30, 2025, 03:24 PM ISTSouth African skipper Laura Wolvaardt smashed her 10th ODI century and a marathon 169 to top it all, in the Women's World Cup semifinal against England in Guwahati on Wednesday. 169 was the third-highest score by a batter in Women's World Cup knockouts. Check out the full list-
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Why are India and Australia players wearing black armbands in Women's World Cup semifinal?
Cricket | Oct 30, 2025, 03:46 PM ISTIndia and Australia have locked horns today in the second semifinal at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Australia have won the toss and opted to bat first. Both teams and the umpires are wearing black armbands today. Here's the reason:
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Why is Pratika Rawal not playing for India in World Cup semifinal clash vs Australia?
Cricket | Oct 30, 2025, 02:45 PM ISTIndia and Australia locked horns today in the much-awaited Women's World Cup semifinal clash at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. India are missing their opening batter Pratika Rawal from the playing XI for this massive encounter. Here's why she is not playing today:
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IND-W vs AUS-W semifinal Highlights: India defy their past to knock Australia out, qualify for final
Cricket | Oct 31, 2025, 12:35 PM ISTIndia vs Australia Live: India have pulled off a record run-chase to beat Australia and knock the defending champions out of the Women's World Cup. We will have a new champion on Sunday as India will be up against South Africa in the final in Navi Mumbai.
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Wolvaardt shatters all-time Women's World Cup record as captain after marathon knock of 169 in semis
Cricket | Oct 30, 2025, 01:24 PM ISTSouth African captain Laura Wolvaardt was outstanding as she put her hand up in a World Cup knockout game, smashing a record-breaking 169 against England in the semifinal on Wednesday in Guwahati. South Africa won the contest by 125 runs to qualify for their maiden Women's World Cup final.
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IND vs AUS pitch report: How will surface at DY Patil Cricket Stadium in Navi Mumbai play?
Cricket | Oct 29, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTIndia face Australia in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 semi-final in Navi Mumbai. It’s a 2017 rematch as Harmanpreet Kaur’s side seeks redemption against Alyssa Healy’s dominant Aussies, with Shafali Verma replacing injured opener Pratika Rawal.
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Shafali Verma ready to make most of unexpected World Cup semi-final chance
Cricket | Oct 29, 2025, 11:32 PM ISTShafali Verma replaces injured Pratika Rawal for India’s World Cup semi-final against Australia. Called up mid-tournament, the 21-year-old vows to make the most of the chance, saying she’s ready to give “200 percent” in the high-pressure knockout clash.
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India vs Australia: What will happen if ODI World Cup semi-final is washed away due to rain?
Cricket | Oct 29, 2025, 10:48 PM ISTRain threatens the India vs Australia Women’s ODI World Cup semi-final in Navi Mumbai. With showers forecast for both match and reserve days, Australia will reach the final if play is washed out, having finished higher in the league stage.
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Navi Mumbai weather today ahead of IND vs AUS Women's World Cup semifinal clash at DY Patil Stadium
Cricket | Oct 30, 2025, 12:55 PM ISTNavi Mumbai weather today: Rain played spoilsport in India's final ODI World Cup league game against Bangladesh in Navi Mumbai. Will it spoil the semi-final clash against Australia at the DY Patil Sports Academy? Check the weather report in Navi Mumbai today
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Laura Wolvaardt misses Harmanpreet Kaur's World Cup record by just two runs
Cricket | Oct 29, 2025, 07:26 PM ISTLaura Wolvaardt’s stunning 169 off 143 powered South Africa to 320 in the Women’s World Cup semi-final against England, falling just two runs short of Harmanpreet Kaur’s record. England crumbled to 1/3 early, leaving Sciver-Brunt and others with a massive chase ahead.
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ICC announces Player of the Tournament nominations for Women's World Cup 2025, two Indians included
Cricket | Oct 29, 2025, 05:09 PM ISTThe ICC laid out a list of as many as nine players in contention to walk away with the Player of the Tournament award from the ongoing Women's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The list included four players from Australia, two each from India and South Africa and a lone Englishwoman.
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Laura Wolvaardt equals Mithali Raj's World Cup record, creates history for South Africa
Cricket | Oct 29, 2025, 04:55 PM ISTSouth Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt is leading from the front in the World Cup semifinal clash against England. With a half-century in Guwahati, she has equalled Mithali Raj's all-time World Cup record and has also created history for South Africa. Know details:
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ENG-W vs SA-W, World Cup 2025 SF Highlights: South Africa smash England, qualify for maiden final
Cricket | Nov 05, 2025, 11:50 AM ISTEngland vs South Africa Live: England won the toss and elected to bowl first and in a knockout game, South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt didn't mind batting first. South Africa are yet to get off the mark in knockouts in the ODI World Cup and who knows, this might be the start.
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Will Sophie Ecclestone play ODI World Cup semi-final clash against South Africa?
Cricket | Oct 28, 2025, 04:59 PM ISTEngland’s Sophie Ecclestone faces a late fitness test for the ODI World Cup semi-final against South Africa after a minor shoulder injury. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt expects her to recover as England aim for a third straight World Cup final.
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Pratika Rawal ruled out of World Cup semifinal clash vs Australia, India fretting on Richa's fitness
Cricket | Oct 27, 2025, 02:57 PM ISTIndia have been dealt a huge blow as their opening batter Pratika Rawal has been ruled out of the ongoing Women's World Cup. She sustained an ankle injury during the match against Bangladesh on Sunday and will now not only miss the semifinal vs Australia, but also the final if India qualifies.
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Sophie Devine scores 23 in her final ODI for New Zealand after an emotional morning against England
Cricket | Oct 26, 2025, 05:00 PM ISTVeteran all-rounder and New Zealand legend Sophie Devine played her final ODI for the White Ferns on Sunday, having announced earlier that the ongoing Women’s World Cup would be her last assignment in the format. New Zealand’s campaign came to an end with the loss against England in Visakhapatnam.