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India have had a mixed record in ICC Women\u2019s Cricket World Cup semi-finals, winning two and losing twice in their four outings.<\/p>\n

As the Women In Blue take on Australia in the second semi-final of the 2025 ICC Women\u2019s World Cup at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Thursday, here\u2019s a look at how India have fared in the past.<\/p>\n

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Year<\/th>\nOpposition<\/th>\nVenue<\/th>\nResult<\/th>\nMargin<\/th>\nDate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1997<\/strong><\/td>\nAustralia<\/td>\nDelhi<\/td>\nLost<\/td>\n19 runs<\/td>\n24 Dec 1997<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2000<\/strong><\/td>\nNew Zealand<\/td>\nLincoln<\/td>\nLost<\/td>\n9 wickets<\/td>\n20 Dec 2000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2005<\/strong><\/td>\nNew Zealand<\/td>\nPotchefstroom<\/td>\nWon<\/td>\n40 runs<\/td>\n7 Apr 2005<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2017<\/strong><\/td>\nAustralia<\/td>\nDerby<\/td>\nWon<\/td>\n36 runs<\/td>\n20 Jul 2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

1997 \u2014 Semi-final vs Australia, Delhi<\/h2>\n

On Christmas Eve of 1997, India faced Australia in the semi-final of the Women\u2019s World Cup in Delhi. The match start was delayed by over two hours due to poor lighting, reducing each side\u2019s game to 32 overs. India won the toss, and captain Pramila Bhatt opted to bowl first. Australia began steadily, with captain Belinda Clark and Joanne Broadbent putting up 66 runs for the opening wicket. Bhatt broke the partnership and took three wickets, ending with figures of 3 for 25. Australia was bowled out for 123 in their 32 overs.<\/p>\n

In pursuit of 124, India struggled from the outset, losing wickets rapidly. Chanderkanta Kaul\u2019s 48 was the only significant contribution, as no other batter surpassed 20 runs. Fast bowler Cathryn Fitzpatrick claimed 3 for 18, and India finished at 104 for 9 in 30 overs, falling short by 19 runs.<\/p>\n

2000 \u2014 Semi-final vs New Zealand, Lincoln<\/h2>\n

India faced New Zealand in the 2000 World Cup semi-final at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln. Batting first, India was bowled out for a mere 117 runs in 45.2 overs. Purnima Rau top-scored with a patient 67, while Kathryn Ramel stood out for New Zealand with figures of 2 for 12.<\/p>\n

New Zealand chased the target easily, reaching 121 for 1 in just 26.5 overs. Anna Smith scored an unbeaten 50 and was named Player of the Match. Neetu David took India\u2019s sole wicket, but the nine-wicket loss ended India\u2019s World Cup campaign.<\/p>\n

2005 \u2014 Semi-final vs New Zealand, Potchefstroom<\/h2>\n

In the 2005 World Cup semi-final in Potchefstroom, India faced New Zealand again. Batting first, India scored 204 for 6 in their 50 overs, thanks to Mithali Raj\u2019s brilliant unbeaten 91. Rachel Pullar took 4 for 39 for New Zealand.<\/p>\n

In response, New Zealand struggled to gain momentum. Despite Maria Fahey\u2019s 73, they were bowled out for 164 in 43.4 overs. Amita Sharma excelled with the ball, taking 3 for 24. India won by 40 runs and advanced to their first-ever World Cup final. Mithali Raj was named Player of the Match.<\/p>\n

2017 \u2014 Semi-final vs Australia, Derby<\/h2>\n

In the 2017 World Cup semi-final at Derby, India met Australia again. Rain reduced the match to 42 overs per side. India captain Mithali Raj won the toss and chose to bat first. Harmanpreet Kaur played one of the greatest innings in women\u2019s cricket history, scoring an unbeaten 171 off just 115 balls, leading India to 281 for 4.<\/p>\n

Australia\u2019s chase started poorly, but Alex Blackwell fought back with a quick 90 off 56 balls. Deepti Sharma\u2019s 3 for 59 helped India bowl them out for 245 in 40.1 overs. India won by 36 runs to reach the final. Harmanpreet\u2019s 171* remains the highest individual score by an Indian woman in a World Cup and the highest ever in a knockout match.<\/p>\n

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