Women’s World Cup 2025 : Chaos in Australia camp as rat crashes team dinner

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Australia Women’s cricket squad experienced an unexpected scare during dinner at their Visakhapatnam hotel as a rat appeared near their dining table, leading to immediate panic amongst players just ahead of a crucial Women’s World Cup 2025 fixture. The incident has not only sparked social media chatter but also led to questions about the hygiene standards of accommodation provided to international teams during major tournaments.​

The unusual episode unfolded when Australian cricketers, who are in India for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, were finishing their evening meal at the team hotel in Visakhapatnam. Suddenly, a rat appeared near the players’ table, triggering chaos in the dining area. Sources reveal that several members jumped onto chairs and screamed in response to the rodent, while hotel staff hurried to catch it. Despite repeated efforts, the rat continued to scurry around, further unsettling the team before eventually vanishing.

Cricket Australia shared a light-hearted video displaying the squad’s reaction, with players recounting their ordeal with laughter and disbelief. The episode has generated discussion across social media about the facilities provided to visiting international athletes in top tournaments hosted in India. In light of past incidents affecting visiting teams, this occurrence has reignited a debate around hospitality and safety, with some pointing to hygiene lapses as a possible concern. The hotel management, meanwhile, faces intensified scrutiny over cleanliness procedures following this event.​

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Despite the momentary distraction, Australia’s focus on the field remains unwavering. The defending champions have already secured a semi-final berth after dominating the group stages, recording five wins from six fixtures and one no-result due to rain, which places them comfortably atop the points table. Their final group clash is scheduled against South Africa Women at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore on October 25.​

Alongside Australia, England, South Africa, and India have also qualified for the knockouts—the exact semi-final fixtures will be announced following India’s last group encounter with Bangladesh on October 26. The semi-finals are slated for October 29 in Guwahati and October 30 in Navi Mumbai, with the final scheduled at Navi Mumbai on November 2. Even with the unusual scare, the Australian squad remains determined to carry forward their dominant form in pursuit of another World Cup title, while tournament organizers field questions around hospitality and player well-being following the incident.​

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.