As India and Australia prepare for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 semi-final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, the main concern for fans isn’t who will win, but whether the rain will allow the game to take place at all. With showers forecast for both October 30 and the reserve day, October 31, the weather could play a decisive role in determining who reaches the final.
According to AccuWeather and the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is a 40% chance of rain in Navi Mumbai on Thursday afternoon, with cloudy skies and occasional drizzle expected to continue into the evening. Humidity levels are likely to remain around 70%, and conditions may worsen under the lights, raising concerns about a damp outfield and slippery playing conditions.
Forecast Breakdown: Hour-by-Hour Weather Outlook
The India vs Australia women’s semi-final is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM IST, though dark clouds may roll in earlier in the day. Here’s a detailed look at the forecast:
From 1 PM to 3 PM, mostly cloudy skies are expected with a 25–30% chance of light drizzle, followed by a 40% likelihood of scattered showers and gusty winds around the stadium between 3 PM to 6 PM. Rainfall chances are projected to drop to about 20% from 6 PM to 9 PM, though the outfield may remain damp. After 9 PM, the rain is likely to ease, giving the ground staff a window to prepare the field if needed.
There won’t be much relief on October 31, the reserve day, with light to moderate rain expected throughout the afternoon. This could further reduce the chances of a full match.
ICC Rain Rules: What happens if weather disrupts the Women’s World Cup Semi-Final
As per ICC’s playing conditions for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 semi-finals, up to 120 minutes of extra time can be added on the scheduled day. If no result is possible, play will resume from the same point on the reserve day.
What is the venue for the India vs Australia Women’s World Cup Semi-Final?
The Semi-Final will take place at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
When will the India vs Australia semi-final start?
The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM IST.
On which channel will the match be broadcast live in India?
The India vs Australia semi-final will be broadcast live in India on the Star Sports Network.
Where can viewers stream the matches live in India?
The India vs Australia World Cup semi-final will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and official website.
India squad:
Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Deepti Sharma, Uma Chetry(w), Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur, Sneh Rana, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh, Kranti Gaud
Australia squad:
Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney(w), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath(c), Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Heather Graham, Darcie Brown, Alyssa Healy, Sophie Molineux
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