Indian opener Smriti Mandhana confronted the wrath of followers on social media after her early dismissal towards Australia within the ICC Girls’s World Cup 2025 semi-final. The left-hander, who started her innings with promise, fell for a modest 24, leaving India in hassle throughout their steep chase of 339.
Controversial dismissal leaves Smriti Mandhana shocked
The second got here on the second ball of the tenth over, when Australia’s Kim Garth delivered one down the leg aspect. Mandhana tried to look it high-quality however appeared to have missed. Alyssa Healy instantly appealed for a catch behind, however the on-field umpire turned it down.
Australia, nonetheless, determined to overview, and the UltraEdge replay revealed a faint spike because the ball handed the bat. The choice was overturned, and Smriti needed to stroll again to the pavilion in disbelief. Even umpire Lauren Agenbag, standing at sq. leg, appeared shocked by the result. The Mumbai crowd, which had erupted with pleasure earlier within the innings, fell silent as Smriti trudged again, shaking her head in frustration.
Commentators famous that Mandhana’s physique language confirmed she genuinely thought she hadn’t made contact. Nonetheless, Healy’s sharp attraction and Garth’s persistence paid off as Australia celebrated an important breakthrough.
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Mandhana’s dismissal sparked a storm on social media, with many followers venting their disappointment over what they noticed as one other failure in a high-pressure knockout match. A number of customers identified that Mandhana, regardless of her fame as one in every of India’s finest batters, has usually struggled to transform begins in massive video games. Mandhana’s wicket was a serious setback for India as they’re chasing a frightening whole towards a disciplined Australian bowling assault.
Right here’s how followers reacted:
smriti mandhana is a shame to cricket world and particularly no.18. ch0ker!
— D (@diyayayaax) October 30, 2025
Smriti Mandhana Clears Virat Kohli 🥵 in SF towards Australia. pic.twitter.com/6V10MK9OUl
— 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧™ (@iamrya7) October 30, 2025
Smriti Mandhana relating to Pan Masala trophy 😭
#INDWvsAUSW pic.twitter.com/6td5NLI9Oz
— Newest Updates (@Iam_Sh05) October 30, 2025
Smriti Mandhana didn’t click on when it mattered probably the most! #CWC25 #INDWvsAUSW
— Selection-less Consciousness (@Abhisharma1976) October 30, 2025
One other knockout one other failure for Smriti Mandhana .
I am disenchanted Smriti Mandhana did not carry out nicely in one other vital match. It seems like one other failure for her.
#CWC25 #AUSvsIND #INDvsAUS#INDWvsAUSW pic.twitter.com/SIW4Qtcxsz— Manjesh Jangir🚩हिन्दू (@manjesh_jangir) October 30, 2025
When the strain is on, Smriti Mandhana turns off! 😬
🏏 24 runs vs Australia within the #WWC2025 semifinal.
📉 Knockout file: 6, 0, 34, 11, 2, 24 ❌
👑 Queen of Indian cricket, sure…However will she ever win an ICC title on her personal for 🇮🇳? 🤔#SmritiMandhana #INDvAUS #Cricket pic.twitter.com/bny9ku1tRj
— Abhijit Singh Bhambra (@abhijitsbhambra) October 30, 2025
STOP GIVING TRIBUTE TO ISHAN KISHAN… SMRITI MANDHANA ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!! pic.twitter.com/Msr6sKSB2P
— Ishan’s🤫🧘🧡 (@IshanWK32) October 30, 2025
Smriti Mandhana in ICC Knockouts
6 v AUS (2017 WC Semis)
0 v ENG (2017 WC Ultimate)
34 v ENG (2018 T20WC Semis)
11 v AUS (2020 T20WC Ultimate)
2 v AUS (2023 T20WC Semis)
24 v AUS (2025 WC Semifinal)* pic.twitter.com/VMiJMyqDfo— Rocky (@RockyWired) October 30, 2025
Smriti Mandhana is a licensed choker.🤡#INDWvsAUSW #CWC25 #INDvAUS #TeamIndia #INDvsAUS #CWC2025 pic.twitter.com/ncRDnhKRAf
— kuldeep singh (@kuldeep0745) October 30, 2025
Smriti Mandhana – so referred to as Queen 🤡#INDWvsAUSW pic.twitter.com/g4BNGyXL2j
— Avneesh Mishra (@RajaMishra007) October 30, 2025
Smriti Mandhana in massive video games pic.twitter.com/1kUzRtq9vP
— Anubhav 🫱🫲 (@afc_anubhav) October 30, 2025
– So referred to as Queen
-giving pose like virat kohli– Taking part in from 10+ years
– Could make runs solely towards minnows like PAK,WI, BAN
– By no means carried out in massive matches.Smriti Mandhana for you pic.twitter.com/3bNmWdeary
— social scientist (@socialscie50255) October 30, 2025
Smriti Mandhana – Suryakumar yadav of girls’s crew 😹#INDWvsAUSW pic.twitter.com/1kw59FkiPS
— The_Punisher☠️ (@The_Punisher_0P) October 30, 2025
#INDWvsAUSW
Smriti mandhana 🏏#smirti pic.twitter.com/ThRjovNsh2— mr patel (@ruralvikas) October 30, 2025
Smriti mandhana chocking repeatedly in vital match .
Girls crew in semifinals #INDvsAUS
— Avinash Tiwari (@Avinash85904612) October 30, 2025
Smriti Mandhana is an even bigger choker than Rishabh Pant.🤡#INDWvsAUSW #CWC25 #INDvAUS #TeamIndia #INDvsAUS #CWC2025 pic.twitter.com/SwFsLYSi4L
— kuldeep singh (@kuldeep0745) October 30, 2025
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This text was first printed at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times firm.
