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Indian opener Smriti Mandhana faced the wrath of fans on social media after her early dismissal against Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final. The left-hander, who began her innings with promise, 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 10th over, when Australia’s Kim Garth delivered one down the leg side. Mandhana attempted to glance it fine but appeared to have missed. Alyssa Healy immediately appealed for a catch behind, but the on-field umpire turned it down.
Australia, however, decided to review, and the UltraEdge replay revealed a faint spike as the ball passed the bat. The decision was overturned, and Smriti had to walk back to the pavilion in disbelief. Even umpire Lauren Agenbag, standing at square leg, appeared surprised by the outcome. The Mumbai crowd, which had erupted with excitement earlier in the innings, fell silent as Smriti trudged back, shaking her head in frustration.
Commentators noted that Mandhana’s body language showed she genuinely thought she hadn’t made contact. Nonetheless, Healy’s sharp appeal and Garth’s persistence paid off as Australia celebrated a crucial breakthrough.
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Mandhana’s dismissal sparked a storm on social media, with many fans venting their disappointment over 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 batters, has often struggled to convert starts in big games. Mandhana’s wicket was a major setback for India as they are chasing a daunting total against a disciplined Australian bowling attack.
Here’s how fans reacted:
smriti mandhana is a disgrace to cricket world and especially no.18. ch0ker!
— 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 Pan Masala trophy 😭
#INDWvsAUSW pic.twitter.com/6td5NLI9Oz
— Latest Updates (@Iam_Sh05) October 30, 2025
Smriti Mandhana did not click when it mattered the most! #CWC25 #INDWvsAUSW
— Choice-less Awareness (@Abhisharma1976) October 30, 2025
Another knockout another failure for Smriti Mandhana .
I’m disappointed Smriti Mandhana didn’t 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 turns off! 😬
🏏 24 runs vs Australia in the #WWC2025 semifinal.
📉 Knockout 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 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 Final)
34 v ENG (2018 T20WC Semis)
11 v AUS (2020 T20WC Final)
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 certified choker.🤡#INDWvsAUSW #CWC25 #INDvAUS #TeamIndia #INDvsAUS #CWC2025 pic.twitter.com/ncRDnhKRAf
— kuldeep singh (@kuldeep0745) October 30, 2025
Smriti Mandhana – 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
– So called Queen
-giving pose like virat kohli– Playing from 10+ years
– Can make runs only against minnows like PAK,WI, BAN
– Never performed in big matches.Smriti Mandhana for you pic.twitter.com/3bNmWdeary
— social scientist (@socialscie50255) October 30, 2025
Smriti Mandhana – Suryakumar yadav of women’s team 😹#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 again and again in important match .
Women team in 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
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