New Delhi, October 26 (Udaipur Kiran): Ahead of their high-stakes semi-final clash against India in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, Australia is hopeful that captain Alyssa Healy will recover in time to lead the team. The match will be played on October 30 at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Australia secured a seven-wicket victory over South Africa in their final league-stage match in Indore on Saturday. With a few extra days before the semi-final, the Australian camp is optimistic that Healy will regain full fitness after suffering a calf injury during practice.
Australian head coach Shelley Nitschke confirmed that Healy’s condition is being closely monitored. “She wasn’t completely fit last night, but her assessment is ongoing. We’re hopeful she’ll be ready for the semi-final, and we’ll continue to evaluate her progress as the match approaches,” Nitschke told the ICC.
During the league stage, Australia had defeated India by three wickets, with Healy playing a match-winning 142-run innings — a performance that remains one of the tournament’s highlights.
India, playing on home soil, will count on strong local support in Navi Mumbai. However, the venue also holds fond memories for Australia, as they defeated Harmanpreet Kaur’s side 2–1 in a T20I series at the same ground earlier last year.
In Healy’s absence, Tahlia McGrath has been leading the Australian team. Commenting on the upcoming semi-final, McGrath said, “We’ve played quite a few matches against India at that venue. It’s a knockout game — we need to be fully prepared.”
Healy sustained her injury during a net practice session, and her return would significantly strengthen Australia’s batting and leadership as they aim to secure another spot in the World Cup final.
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