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]Women’s World Cup 2025: India Semifinal Qualification Scenario Explained
by Dwijesh
A run-fest in Vizag ends in disappointment for India, as the Women in Blue suffer their second straight defeat. Australia, meanwhile, extend their unbeaten run in ODI World Cups to 13 games with this victory. Alyssa Healy proved to be the difference between the two sides tonight with a match-defining knock. India will take on England next on October 19, while Australia face Bangladesh on October 16.
India Women’s Current Standing
| Team | Matches Played | Matches Won | Matches Lost | Total Points | Net Run Rate | Current Position | Matches Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Women | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.682 | 3rd | 3 |
India Women's Remaining Matches
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 19 | England | Indore |
| October 23 | New Zealand | Navi Mumbai |
| October 26 | Bangladesh | Navi Mumbai |
India’s Semi-Final Qualification Scenario
| Wins in Remaining 3 Matches | Scenario | Qualification Chance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Wins | India wins all three matches | Finish with 10 points → Definitely in semis |
| 2 Wins | India beats England & New Zealand | Likely to qualify for semis |
| India loses to England but beats New Zealand & Bangladesh | Will reach 8 points → Need good net run rate to qualify | |
| India loses to New Zealand but wins England & Bangladesh | Qualification depends on New Zealand losing to Pakistan, England, or Sri Lanka | |
| 1 Win | India wins only 1 match | Chances of semis are very low → Likely elimination |