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Cricket World Cup India: Former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop believes India must draw inspiration from their iconic 1983 Men’s ODI World Cup triumph to overcome Australia's aura of invincibility in their high-stakes 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup semi-final against the reigning champions at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday.

The winner of Thursday’s blockbuster semi-final clash will meet either England or South Africa in the final in Navi Mumbai on November 2. Australia, the only unbeaten team in the competition, are aiming to win an unprecedented eighth ODI World Cup title, while India aim to stop their juggernaut and enter the title clash on home soil.

Luckily for India, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side have hit their peak at the right time, as seen from them securing their spot in the semi-finals with a big win over New Zealand at DY Patil Stadium, especially after losing to South Africa, Australia and England in the league stage.