Bounce Back Strong: Mott Backs Australia After World Cup Semi-Final

Following their Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 semi-final defeat, Matthew Mott, who previously coached the Australian women’s team, is advocating for a positive outlook, asserting that the team possesses the depth and talent to rebound quickly. Australia’s unbeaten group stage campaign was brought to an end by India in a thrilling semi-final encounter. This result signifies a rare absence from consecutive ICC event finals for Australia, a trend that began with their 2024 T20 World Cup semi-final exit. Mott, a key figure in Australia’s dominant period between 2018 and 2023, is urging against panic, emphasizing the team’s current strength and the wealth of individual brilliance within the squad. He specifically highlighted the remarkable performances of Phoebe Litchfield, who scored a century in the semi-final, and Ash Gardner, who finished as the team’s top run-scorer. Mott suggested that difficult moments like these can be a catalyst for renewed determination and elevate performance to unprecedented levels. He remains steadfast in his assessment of Australia as the world’s best team and believes India’s triumph will ultimately contribute to the growth and excitement of women’s cricket.