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Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-finals and final preview
The 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is down to its final four — with Australia, England, South Africa, and India all vying for a place in Sunday’s showpiece final.
After a thrilling group stage packed with standout performances and tight finishes, the semi-finals promise two blockbuster clashes between the world’s elite.
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Australia
Australia have once again set the standard, storming through the group stage unbeaten and looking every inch the tournament favourites priced at 4/6.
Led by Meg Lanning and powered by the consistency of Alyssa Healy, the Aussies’ blend of aggressive batting and composed bowling has seen them dismantle every opponent so far.
With Megan Schutt and Alana King in top form, it’s hard to see where a weakness lies. India Women is their semi-final, a tie that they are 2/5 to win, with the Indian Women considered the underdogs at 19/10.
Australia look well-placed to extend their dominance, but they’ll face a fired-up India next, who’ll have the crowd firmly behind them and it’s a brilliant semi final on paper, with Australia undoubtedly the leading contenders.
England
England have gone about their business with trademark efficiency, quietly building momentum through the tournament. Nat Sciver-Brunt has been the key, delivering with both bat and ball, while skipper Heather Knight’s experience continues to steady the ship.
Their spin attack, led by Sophie Ecclestone, could prove crucial on slowing pitches, especially against South Africa’s aggressive middle order. Priced around 7/2 to lift the trophy, England are consistent, balanced, and battle-hardened in knockout cricket, and could surprise a few.
South Africa
If you’re looking for a potential upset, South Africa are the side to watch. Facing off against England in the semi-final, they are the 23/10 underdogs, but they cannot be written off. They have momentum on their side and the kind of fearless cricket that thrives under pressure.
Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp have led the charge with bat and ball, while Shabnim Ismail’s pace remains a weapon few sides can handle. They’ll face England in a fascinating clash of styles — control versus chaos — and if South Africa’s batting clicks early, they could easily spring a surprise.
India
Home advantage can make all the difference, and India have found form at just the right time. Their emphatic win over New Zealand secured a semi-final place and reignited belief among fans that a first World Cup title since 2017 might just be possible.
Smriti Mandhana has been brilliant, while Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership has brought out the best in a young side. Backed by a passionate home crowd, India are trading around 4/1 to go all the way, and with momentum building, they’ll fancy their chances of upsetting Australia in what could be a classic semi-final.
Who wins?
With the four standout teams of world cricket left in the mix, the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup is perfectly poised. Australia remain the team to beat, England are lurking with intent, and India’s home advantage could yet prove decisive.
Whatever happens next, the semi-finals promise fireworks and a weekend of world-class cricket that could crown a new champion.
