India Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign suffered its first setback with a thrilling three-wicket loss to South Africa at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
After strong opening wins against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, India posted 251/10 thanks to a record-breaking 94 from Richa Ghosh, but South Africa chased it down with seven wickets in hand.
Despite the defeat, India remain in contention for a semi-final spot, needing victories in three of their remaining four league matches, including a crucial clash against defending champions Australia next at Visakhapatnam.
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Can India Qualify For Women's World Cup Semifinals?
Despite their three-wicket loss to South Africa, India remain in contention for a Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final spot. To secure a top-four finish, they must win at least three of their remaining four league matches, starting with a crucial clash against Australia in Vizag on October 12, followed by games against England, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. Victory in these fixtures will be key to keeping their knockout hopes alive.
Upcoming India Women's World Cup Fixtures
Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
Sunday, October 12 | India vs Australia | 15:00 | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
Sunday, October 19 | India vs England | 15:00 | Holkar Stadium, Indore |
Thursday, October 23 | India vs New Zealand | 15:00 | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
Sunday, October 26 | India vs Bangladesh | 15:00 | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
When is India's Next ODI World Cup Match?
India’s next ODI World Cup match is against Australia Women on October 12, 2025, at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
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Who is the favourite to win the Women’s World Cup 2025?
Based on the current standings and recent performances in the 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, Australia Women emerge as the favourites to win the tournament. They lead the points table with 5 points from 3 matches, including a commanding victory over Pakistan and a washout against Sri Lanka. Their strong net run rate of +1.960 further underscores their dominance.
England Women also present a strong challenge, having 4 points from 2 matches and a net run rate of +1.757. Their win over South Africa and a narrow victory against Bangladesh highlight their consistency and depth.
India Women, despite a recent loss to South Africa, remain in contention with 4 points from 3 matches and a net run rate of +0.953. Their upcoming matches, including a crucial game against Australia, will be pivotal in determining their semifinal prospects.
While South Africa Women have shown resilience with 4 points from 3 matches, their negative net run rate of -0.888 could impact their qualification chances.
Are India out of the Women's World Cup in 2025?
No, India is not out of the Women’s World Cup 2025. Despite their loss to South Africa, they remain in contention for a semi-final spot. To qualify, India must win at least three of their remaining four league matches, starting with the crucial clash against Australia on October 12.
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