He 2025 World Cup Semifinal clash between indian women and Australia Women at the DY Patil stadium was marked by a touching gesture, when players from both teams took to the field wearing black armbands. This act of unity was a shared tribute to the tragic passing of a young member of the cricket community, bringing a solemn atmosphere to the high-stakes match.
Indian and Australian players wear black armbands during Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final
Players from the Indian and Australian women’s teams were seen wearing black armbands during the World Cup semi-final on Thursday to mourn the tragic demise of ben austin. Austin, a 17-year-old Australian cricketer from Melbourne, tragically passed away after suffering a fatal injury during a training session.
The incident occurred on Tuesday while the promising cricketer was facing “one of the quick pitches” in the nets, when the ball hit him. “Right on his neck.” Austin was reportedly wearing a helmet but was not wearing protective gear around his neck at the time of impact. He was immediately rushed to the hospital in critical condition and put on life support but unfortunately, he did not survive and passed away on Wednesday. Ferntree Gully Cricket Club paid tribute to their young star and said: “We are absolutely devastated by Ben’s passing, and everyone in our cricket community will feel the impact of his death.” This collective gesture served as a solemn mark of respect for the departed soul of the bowler and pinch-hitter, who was remembered by his club as a “star cricketer, a great leader and an incredible young man.
Australia Women vs India Women: An unforgettable semi-final clash in Navi Mumbai
The second semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 between Australia and India promises to be a high-octane contest at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. Australia, with a dominant performance throughout the group stage, comes into this knockout match as favourites, having won 6 of their 7 matches, demonstrating their strength in all departments. Its key actors, including Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield and Ellyse PerryThey have been in sublime form and are looking to take their team to another World Cup final.
On the other hand, India has had an irregular campaign, finishing fourth in the group stage, but its strong team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, with players like Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah RodriguesThey are ready to rise to the occasion. India will need to step up their batting and bowling, with Renuka Singh and Kranti Gaudi leading the attack. The clash between Australia’s power and India’s resilience will captivate cricket fans around the world as both teams battle for a place in the grand final.
This article was first published in WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
