India Women ICC World Cup 2025 Semifinal Qualification Scenario Explained: India lost their third successive match at the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup on Sunday, losing by four runs to England at Indore. The hosts looked in prime position to clinch the match when 55 runs were needed in 53 balls, but England squeezed their way back into the contest with regular strikes, piling the pressure on the Indians and eventually winning the contest to seal their semi-final berth.
England’s win means now three teams have qualified for the semis and the defeat for India leaves them in a delicate position, as far as their semi-final qualifications are concerned.
The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side have two matches left against New Zealand and Bangladesh, respectively, at the D.Y.Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
They are still in the race to qualify for the semi-finals, but will face a must-win scenario against the White Ferns on Thursday. Here’s how they can clinch a final-four berth:
What happens if India beats both New Zealand and Bangladesh?
If India beat New Zealand on Thursday and Bangladesh on Sunday, they will go to eight points on the table and qualify for the semi-finals.
What happens if India loses to both New Zealand and Bangladesh?
If India loses to both New Zealand and Bangladesh, then they will end with four points and will be eliminated from the semi-final race.
What happens if India beats New Zealand and loses to Bangladesh?
If India beats New Zealand on Thursday, they will leapfrog to six points on the table. But if they lose to Bangladesh on Sunday and if New Zealand beats England in the day game, then the qualification could come down to net run rate.
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What happens if India loses to New Zealand and beats Bangladesh?
If India loses to New Zealand on Thursday, they will need to beat Bangladesh on Sunday. But they will also need hope for England to beat New Zealand in the day game to try and make it to the semi-finals on the basis of a better net run rate.
What happens if India vs New Zealand is washed out?
If India’s match against New Zealand on Thursday is washed out, then both teams will be on five points. But India will remain ahead of New Zealand owing to a positive net run rate.
