Season 19, Episode 5: At last, the speculation is over. At least, Geoff and Bharat think that it is, because they think this Australian Ashes squad leaves no doubt about what the final XI will be. Also this week, Kane Williamson is not bringing the snacks, James Anderson goes along with conformity, England create some weird tension on the contract list, and we farewell young Ben Austin.
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TFW Daily - History for India - Women's World Cup Day 34, the final
Women’s World Cup 2025, Day 34, the final, India South Africa: After two iconic semi-finals, the double underdogs that triumphed in those contests moved to the final chapter of the tournament. And if you thought the Jemimah Rodrigues story was a good one, the Shafali Verma comeback tale gives it a run for its money. A starring influence with bat and ball saw her give Harmanpreet Kaur's team the advantage in one innings, then the other, while the South Africans battled hard with Laura Wolvaardt again leading from the front. A historic day in Mumbai.
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TFW Daily - Women's World Cup final preview - India South Africa
Women’s World Cup final preview, South Africa India: It’s the big one, and it’s the matchup that nobody expected. Both of these teams pulled out astonishing semi-final performances, but who can repeat the dose? Will India ride the hometown wave, or will it all be too overbearing? Can South Africa, after such a disastrous opening to the tournament, make this the greatest cricketing year in their proud history? Firdose Moonda joins Geoff Lemon.
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TFW Daily - The greatest chase - Women’s World Cup Semi Final 2, India Australia
Women’s World Cup Semi Final 2, India Australia: Two duelling hundreds between Phoebe Litchfield and Jemimah Rodrigues lit up an already electric atmosphere at a sold out semi final in Navi Mumbai. It was a night for breaking records, thrilling batting, and jaw-dropping cricket as both teams left it all out on the field. Firdose Moonda joins Geoff Lemon.
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TFW Daily – The innings of a lifetime - Women’s World Cup Semi-Final 1, South Africa England
Women’s World Cup Day 30, 1st semi-final, South Africa England: After England humiliated South Africa to open the tournament, this knockout rematch was always going to be spicy. What nobody anticipated was an innings for the ages by Laura Wolvaardt, one that will never be forgotten. Firdose Moonda joins Geoff Lemon.
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