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Australia Edges India in Controversial Women's World Cup Semi-Final

10/30/2025

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On October 30, in the Women's World Cup 2025 semi-final, Smriti Mandhana scored 24 and was dismissed after a controversial review.
India chased Australia’s record 339 runs.
Mandhana was initially not out, but Australia challenged the decision, revealing the ball brushed her bat.
Australia posted 338 runs with Phoebe Litchfield scoring 119, becoming the youngest century-maker in Women’s World Cup knockout matches; Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner added fifties.

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On October 30, in the Women's World Cup 2025 semi-final, Smriti Mandhana scored 24 and was dismissed after a controversial review.
India chased Australia’s record 339 runs.
Mandhana was initially not out, but Australia challenged the decision, revealing the ball brushed her bat.
Australia posted 338 runs with Phoebe Litchfield scoring 119, becoming the youngest century-maker in Women’s World Cup knockout matches; Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner added fifties.