The semi-final clash of the Women's ODI World Cup between India and Australia is all set for Thursday. The team that emerges victorious will earn a place in the finals. All eyes are on this knockout match, particularly focusing on India's opener Smriti Mandhana's outstanding statistics against Australia.
In this World Cup, Mandhana's bat is on fire. She has amassed 365 runs, placing her as the second-highest run-scorer of the tournament. With a century and two half-centuries to her name, her ODI performance against Australia especially speaks volumes of her capability against this formidable opponent.
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Mandhana's Record Against Australia
Mandhana has battled against Australia in 20 ODIs to date, scoring a total of 996 runs. In the semi-finals, a mere 4 runs will take her personal tally against Australia to the magical 1000-run mark. With an average of nearly 50, she has smashed six fifties and four centuries. Her highest score is 125, highlighting her consistent brilliance against Australia.
Interestingly, her strike rate improves even more against Australia, jumping from her career average of 90 to an impressive 108. This demonstrates her aggressive style against the world's best team.
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Looking at her last five performances, Mandhana scored 105, 58, 117, 125, and 80, showcasing her confidence against Australian bowlers.
As India and Australia face off in Navi Mumbai for the semi-final, Mandhana has another golden opportunity to embellish her record further. With her experience and confidence, Team India will be hoping for a significant innings from her.
Notably, the teams last met in the World Cup semi-final in 2017, where India triumphed over Australia to secure a spot in the final; however, the final did not end in India's favor.
