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India vs Australia, ICC Women's World Cup 2025: Australian captain Alyssa Healy has come up with an interesting comment ahead of their match against India in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2025. The IND-W vs AUS-W match is scheduled to be played in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

Healy is aware of how desperate India are to beat Australia but said they are equally determined to assert their supremacy over the hosts. Both teams will be heading into the contest on the back of a recently concluded memorable ODI series. India came close to winning that series, but missed out on the historic chance.

India will be aiming to produce an improved effort and return to winning ways, especially after their heartbreaking defeat against South Africa in the previous fixture.

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"India and Australia play each other a lot these days, so the rivalry has really blossomed. We know how much India wants to beat Australia, and we're equally driven to dominate here. That contest has become fierce over the years," Healy said while speaking to JioStar.

While Australia are clear favourite in the contest, a modest Healy suggested otherwise. They are yet to suffer a defeat in the ongoing tournament and outclassed Pakistan by 107 runs in their last game.

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"It's news to me that people consider us favourites for this tournament. I think it should actually favour India to take the trophy at home. They're really comfortable in their own conditions and are in a great place to challenge us," she said.

Healy, though, exuded confidence in retaining the title. "I was reminded before coming here that Australia has never lost a World Cup in India, so, no pressure whatsoever! I have really fond memories of the 2013 World Cup, where I was a drinks runner at the Cricket Club of India.

"It was still amazing to be part of the campaign, and hopefully, we can replicate that success this year as well."

Australia have had an impressive record against India and have given them massive heartbreaks in different competitions over the years. However, it's India's fighting spirit that has always forced the Aussies to produce their best performance in this thrilling fixture.