Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Mithali Raj: India's Strategy to Beat Australia in Semis
India is preparing to face Australia in the Women's World Cup semi-final.
Former Indian captain Mithali Raj has shared how India can defeat Australia.
The strategy is to take early wickets to put pressure on Australia, especially their middle-order.
India should aim to stop partnerships from forming to curb Australia's scoring.
Australia's strong batting and opening partnerships are a key factor, as seen in their previous match.
India won against Australia in 2017, and aims for a similar result this time.
India will play Australia in the Women's World Cup semi-final on October 30.
Australia's batting depth poses a challenge for India.
Mithali Raj suggests early breakthroughs are key for India.
Raj notes Australia's reliance on their opening partnership.
India has won only three matches against Australia in the Women's World Cup
- Who
- India and Australia women's cricket teams
- What
- Semi-final match
- When
- October 30
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To advance to the next stage of the tournament
- Event
- Women's World Cup Semi-Final
- Teams Involved
- India, Australia
- Match Date
- October 30
- India's Strategy
- Get early breakthroughs; break partnerships
- Australia's Strength
- Batting depth, strong opening partnership
- Mithali Raj's Advice
- Put pressure on Australia's middle order
- Recent Match Result
- Australia won in the league stage
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