Australia and South Africa meet in a top-of-the-table Women’s ODI World Cup clash in Indore today, with the match winner securing a semi-final date against India in Mumbai on 30 October. The loser is likely to face England in Guwahati the day before, depending on England’s final group result.

Australia’s captain Alyssa Healy remains under an injury cloud after missing the win over England with a calf strain, though selectors are hopeful she will recover in time. Grace Harris has been ruled out of the tournament and replaced by Heather Graham, while Sophie Molineux has returned from knee surgery and is being carefully managed. Five Australians, including Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield, are appearing at their first 50-over World Cup, signalling a generational transition in the squad.

A likely Australian XI includes Voll, Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, and Megan Schutt. The group blends tournament experience with emerging firepower as Australia chase a record-extending crown.

South Africa, led by Laura Wolvaardt, field a seasoned lineup anchored by Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Ayabonga Khaka, and Chloe Tryon.

Australia have dominated the rivalry, winning 18 of 20 encounters, including all eight previous World Cup meetings. But Wolvaardt’s side enter with confidence after strong group-stage form and the chance to make history against the defending champions.