ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Here is how India can still make it to semis after heartbreaking loss against England

After a narrow defeat to England, can India still qualify for the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 semi-finals? Here's a complete look at their remaining chances and scenarios.

New Delhi: England defeated India by 4 runs to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Women’s World Cup. Australia, South Africa, and England have already reached the semi-finals. Five teams are now competing for the remaining spot. Let’s find out which team can qualify under what circumstances.

India’s Equation: Wins are essential, rain could also play a role

India has won 2 out of 5 matches so far and has 4 points (NRR 0.526). If India wins its next two matches against New Zealand and Bangladesh, it will advance to the semi-finals with 8 points.

If India wins only one of these matches, it will need to monitor the results of other teams. Specifically, if India defeats New Zealand, its net run rate must be better than Bangladesh’s.

Interestingly, if both matches are washed out due to rain and England defeats New Zealand, India will still qualify.

An all-or-nothing match for New Zealand

New Zealand has 1 win and 4 points (NRR -0.245) from 5 matches. The next match against India will be a do-or-die one for them. A loss will end their journey.

If New Zealand defeats both India and England, they will advance directly to the semi-finals.

However, if New Zealand defeats India and loses to England, they will have to hope that Bangladesh defeats Sri Lanka and loses to India. In this case, their net run rate will play a decisive role.

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan: Difficult, but not impossible

Bangladesh currently has 2 points (NRR -0.676). They will need to win both their matches against India and Sri Lanka by a large margin to reach the semi-finals. England will also have to defeat New Zealand.

Sri Lanka (NRR -1.564) and Pakistan (NRR -1.887) are both still without a win but are not mathematically eliminated.

Both teams must win their remaining two matches by a significant margin—and none of India, New Zealand, or Bangladesh must surpass 6 points—to remain in the game.

The situation remains exciting, every match crucial

Only eight matches remain in the league stage, and each match can change the course of the semi-finals. England’s victory has made the competition even more exciting, as each team now faces the challenge of deciding its own fate.

Story Highlights

1. England defeated India by 4 runs to reach the semi-finals.
2. India, New Zealand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan battle for the final remaining spot.
3. India must win both of their next matches, or rain could play a role.
4. For New Zealand, the next match against India will be a do-or-die affair.
5. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan still have hope, but the conditions are tough.