indian opener Smriti Mandhana faced the wrath of fans on social media after his early dismissal against Australia in it ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal. The left-hander, who started her innings promisingly, fell for a modest 24, leaving India in trouble during their steep chase of 339.
Controversial dismissal leaves Smriti Mandhana stunned
The moment came on the second ball of the tenth over, when Australia Kim Garth He delivered one down the side of the leg. Mandhana tried to get a good look but seemed to have failed. Alicia Healy He immediately appealed for a behind-the-back catch, but the on-field umpire waved it off.
Australia, however, decided to review and the UltraEdge replay revealed a slight spike as the ball passed the bat. The decision was overturned and Smriti had to return to the ward in disbelief. Even referee Lauren Agenbagstanding in a square position, he seemed surprised by the result. The Mumbai crowd, which had erupted with excitement at the start of the innings, fell silent as Smriti walked back, shaking her head in frustration.
Commenters noted that Mandhana’s body language showed that she genuinely thought she had made no contact. However, Healy’s strong appeal and Garth’s persistence paid off as Australia celebrated a crucial breakthrough.
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Mandhana’s dismissal sparked a social media storm, with many fans expressing disappointment at what they saw as another failure in a high-pressure knockout match. Several users pointed out that Mandhana, despite her reputation as one of India’s best batsmen, has often struggled to convert openings into big games. Mandhana’s wicket was a major setback for India as they chase a daunting total against a disciplined Australian bowling attack.
This is how the fans reacted:
smriti mandhana is a disgrace to the cricket world and especially to number 18. choker!
-D (@diyayayaax) October 30, 2025
Smriti Mandhana clears Virat Kohli 🥵 in SF against Australia. pic.twitter.com/6V10MK9OUl
— 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧™ (@iamrya7) October 30, 2025
Smriti Mandhana when it comes to the Pan Masala trophy 😭
#INDWvsAUSW pic.twitter.com/6td5NLI9Oz
— Latest updates (@Iam_Sh05) October 30, 2025
Smriti Mandhana didn’t click when it mattered most! #CWC25 #INDWvsAUSW
— Consciousness without options (@Abhisharma1976) October 30, 2025
Another knockout, another failure for Smriti Mandhana.
I am disappointed that Smriti Mandhana did not perform well in another important match. It feels like another failure for her.
#CWC25 #AUSvsIND #INDvsAUS#INDWvsAUSW pic.twitter.com/SIW4Qtcxsz– Manjesh Jangir🚩हिन्दू (@manjesh_jangir) October 30, 2025
When the pressure is on, Smriti Mandhana goes off! 😬
🏏 24 runs against Australia in the #WWC2025 semifinal.
📉 Qualifying record: 6, 0, 34, 11, 2, 24 ❌
👑Queen of Indian cricket, yes…But will she ever win an ICC title on her own for 🇮🇳? 🤔#SmritiMandhana #INDvAUS #Cricket pic.twitter.com/bny9ku1tRj
—Abhijit Singh Bhambra (@abhijitsbhambra) October 30, 2025
STOP GIVING TRIBUTE TO ISHAN KISHAN… SMRITI MANDHANA ENOUGH!!! pic.twitter.com/Msr6sKSB2P
– Ishan’s🤫🧘🧡 (@IshanWK32) October 30, 2025
Smriti Mandhana at ICC Knockouts
6 against AUS (2017 World Cup Semifinals)
0 against ENG (2017 World Cup Final)
34 against ENG (Semiemis T20WC 2018)
11 against AUS (2020 T20WC Final)
2 against AUS (2023 T20WC semi-finals)
24 against AUS (2025 World Cup Semifinal)* pic.twitter.com/VMiJMyqDfo-Rocky (@RockyWired) October 30, 2025
Smriti Mandhana is a certified choker.🤡#INDWvsAUSW #CWC25 #INDvAUS #TeamIndia #INDvsAUS #CWC2025 pic.twitter.com/ncRDnhKRAF
— kuldeep singh (@kuldeep0745) October 30, 2025
Smriti Mandhana – the so-called Queen 🤡#INDWvsAUSW pic.twitter.com/g4BNGyXL2j
—Avneesh Mishra (@RajaMishra007) October 30, 2025
Smriti Mandhana in big games pic.twitter.com/1kUzRtq9vP
— Anubhav 🫱🫲 (@afc_anubhav) October 30, 2025
– The so-called Queen
-giving pose like virat kohli– Playing from 10+ years.
– Can only run against minnows like PAK,WI, BAN
– He never acted in important games.Smriti Mandhana for you pic.twitter.com/3bNmWdeary
— social scientist (@socialscie50255) October 30, 2025
Smriti Mandhana – Suryakumar yadav from the women’s team 😹#INDWvsAUSW pic.twitter.com/1kw59FkiPS
— The_Punisher☠️ (@The_Punisher_0P) October 30, 2025
#INDWvsAUSW
Smriti mandhana 🏏#smirti pic.twitter.com/ThRjovNsh2– sir patel (@ruralvikas) October 30, 2025
“Smriti mandhana gets stuck again and again in an important match”.
Women’s team in the semifinals #INDvsAUS
-Avinash Tiwari (@Avinash85904612) October 30, 2025
Smriti Mandhana is a bigger choker than Rishabh Pant.🤡#INDWvsAUSW #CWC25 #INDvAUS #TeamIndia #INDvsAUS #CWC2025 pic.twitter.com/SwFsLYSi4L
— kuldeep singh (@kuldeep0745) October 30, 2025
This article was first published in WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
