In a highly anticipated showdown at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam, Australia’s captain Alyssa Healy won the toss and chose to bat first against India in the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup on Sunday. The match, expected to draw a sell-out crowd, pits two cricketing powerhouses against each other in a crucial encounter. India, currently third in the points table with four points from three games, faces a formidable challenge against the defending champions, who are riding an impressive 11-match unbeaten streak in World Cup tournaments dating back to the 2022 edition in New Zealand. Australia, second in the table with two wins and one no-result, made one strategic change to their lineup, introducing left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux in place of wrist spinner Georgia Wareham. India, fielding an unchanged side, will rely heavily on their top-order batsmen to deliver in this pivotal match. The pitch, expected to favor spinners, could also see evening dew play a role, potentially aiding the chasing team. Both teams are poised for a thrilling contest as they vie for supremacy in the tournament.