INDW vs AUSW Live Score, ICC Women’s World Cup Semi-Final: India stage late comeback to bowl out Australia for 338

A run-out to finish the innings as Kim Garth is caught short of her crease. Amanjot Kaur fires in a sharp throw to Richa Ghosh, who makes no mistake. Australia are all out for 338, setting India a challenging target in this high-stakes semi-final.

OUT! Deepti Sharma strikes again in the final over! Sophie Molineux is bowled around her legs for a golden duck. What a turnaround this has been from the bowlers. AUS 336/9 in (49.3)

OUT! Another one bites the dust as India continue to fight back in the death overs. Deepti Sharma gets Alana King caught behind after a sharp review from the Indians. Richa Ghosh takes a clean catch to send King packing. AUS 336/8 in (49.2)

OUT! A mix-up between the batters brings an end to Ashleigh Gardner’s fiery innings. She’s run out for 63 after a brilliant display of power-hitting that took Australia past 330. The damage, though, is already done as India look to restrict further in the final overs. AUS 331/7 in (48.3)

Ashleigh Gardner continues to shine under pressure, reaching her half-century with a composed flick down the ground. It’s been a gem of an innings from the all-rounder, guiding Australia towards a strong total in the closing stages.

SIX! Ashleigh Gardner powers one deep into the stands! Radha Yadav drops it short and Gardner muscles it flat over mid-wicket for a massive six. Australia continue to accelerate as they eye a big finish in the final overs. AUS 307/6 in (46.2)

Australia bring up 300 with five overs still to go. Despite India’s fightback in the middle overs, Ashleigh Gardner and Kim Garth are pushing hard in the death overs. The momentum is shifting again as Australia look to finish big and post a formidable total in this semi-final clash.

SIX! Ashleigh Gardner steps out and launches Shree Charani over deep mid-wicket for a towering six. It was slightly short, and Gardner wasn’t quite to the pitch, but she trusted her timing and powered it away with a strong bottom hand. A vital blow for Australia to steady things after a flurry of wickets. AUS 281/6 in (44.1)

OUT! A terrible misunderstanding between Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath brings another wicket for India. McGrath is run out after a sharp throw from Jemimah Rodrigues to Richa Ghosh at the stumps. The mix-up halts Australia’s momentum just as they were rebuilding. AUS 265/6 in (41.3)

Tahlia McGrath steadies Australia’s innings after Perry’s departure, timing two delightful fours in succession. A misfield from Harmanpreet at extra cover handed her the first boundary, followed by a clean square drive that pierced the gap at point. The Aussies continue to rebuild through McGrath’s fluent stroke play. AUS 253/5 in (40)

OUT! Ellyse Perry is bowled for 77, Radha Yadav got one to skid through quicker and Perry, looking to cut off the back foot, missed it completely. The off stump was rattled and Australia suddenly find themselves five down after being in control for most of the innings. AUS 243/5 in (39.2)

OUT! Annabel Sutherland falls to a soft dismissal as she chips one straight back to the bowler. Shree Charani gets her second wicket, holding her composure on the return catch. India claw their way back into the contest after Australia’s fiery start. AUS 228/4 in (35.5)

OUT! India finally find a breakthrough as Beth Mooney’s attacking intent brings her downfall. Trying to loft Shree Charani over extra cover, she miscues it straight to Jemimah Rodrigues, who makes no mistake. Mooney goes for 24, ending a dangerous partnership. AUS 220/3 in (34)

SIX! Ellyse Perry shows her class with a clean strike down the ground, stepping out to Amanjot Kaur and sending it sailing over long-on. AUS 207/2 in (31.5)