India’S women’s world cup 2025 The campaign has suffered a severe blow After a heartbreaking defeat by four runs To England In Indore, this is their third consecutive defeat in the tournament. with Australia, England And South Africa Having secured the first three semi-final spots, the battle for the final fourth spot is now a straightforward, winner-takes-all affair between the hosts, India And new zealand,
Women’s World Cup 2025: India’s current standing and remaining schedule
The defeat to England in Indore on October 19 leaves the Women in Blue with a grim qualification mandate: they must win both their remaining matches to guarantee progress.
| metric | Description |
| current situation | 4 put on the points table |
| matches played | 5 |
| win lose | 2 wins, 3 losses |
| score | 4 |
| current nrr | +0.526 (Still better than New Zealand -0.245 |
| qualified teams | Australia (9 points), England (9 points), South Africa (8 points) |
| remaining matches | 2 |
| upcoming matches | new zealand (23 October, Navi Mumbai), bangladesh (26 October, Navi Mumbai) |
With only one semi-final spot remaining, Permutations made simple, Making the upcoming match against New Zealand a virtual quarter-final.
| landscape | victory is necessary | total marks | Possibility | Outlook |
| sure winning path | 2 out of 2 (vs New Zealand and Bangladesh) | 8 points | Guarantee | A win against New Zealand is paramount; Fourth place is achieved by defeating both rivals regardless of any other results. |
| risk route 1 | 1 of 2 (Win vs New Zealand, Lose vs Ban) | 6 points | high risk | Qualification will entirely depend on New Zealand losing their final match to England and India maintaining superiority Net Run Rate (+0.526) on new zealand current -0.245 |
| risk route 2 | 1 of 2 (Lose vs New Zealand, Win vs Ban) | 6 points | very difficult | If New Zealand wins, India will be out as the White Ferns will reach 6 points With better remaining match schedule to boost your NRR. |
| rain route | NR vs NZ, win vs ban | 7 points | very likely | Both teams will benefit from defeat against New Zealand 5 pointsIndia’s NRR is quite high (+0.526 vs new zealand -0.245) means that a point gained will put India ahead, making a win against Bangladesh a virtual qualification. |
Women’s World Cup 2025: What should Harmanpreet Kaur’s Team India do next?
work for ‘Harmanpreet Kaur’The team is now turning its focus, with zero margin for error, to the remaining two matches, both of which will be played on familiar home grounds in Navi Mumbai.
- Consider New Zealand match as final: The match against New Zealand is fixed for 23 October. There can be no compromise on victory here for the sake of simple, self-sufficient merit. Winning this match will immediately give India 6 points, giving them a clear advantage over New Zealand’s 4 points before the final round of play.
- Strengthen bowling unit and fielding: Three consecutive defeats have been defined by bowling and fielding flaws, which helped South Africa chase 251 and Australia set a new record with 330. The team will have to bowl harder, more disciplined in the powerplay and death overs. The 4-run margin against England highlights the cost of 10+ extras and fielding errors.
- Take advantage of the NRR cushion: Despite the loss, India has maintained a strong positive NRR of +0.526 compared to New Zealand’s negative figure. To maximize this advantage, India should aim to win both the matches by big margins, especially against Bangladesh, which will provide vital insurance if the net run rate dips.
- Strong Ending: Bangladesh Match: Assuming India wins against New Zealand, the final league match against Bangladesh (currently on 2 points) is a crucial opportunity to either consolidate qualification or significantly increase the NRR, ensuring they cannot be overtaken by New Zealand or any other outside contenders.
Women’s ODI World Cup 2025: Battle for the final spot and semi-final pairings
If the Women in Blue successfully overcome the final hurdles against New Zealand and Bangladesh to book a place in the fourth semi-final, their focus will immediately turn to the knockout fixtures. The three qualified teams are currently ranked as follows: 1. Australia (9 points, NRR +1.818), 2. England (9 points, NRR +1.490), and 3. South Africa (8 points, NRR -0.440). The semi-finals are scheduled for October 29 (first semi-final in Guwahati) and October 30 (second semi-final in Navi Mumbai).
The hosts, as the fourth-placed team, will likely face the table-toppers, a battle between Australia and England, which will likely send India into a tough first semi-final. However, the final standings will determine the pairings (1st vs. 4th and 2nd vs. 3rd). Despite being in a precarious position after three consecutive defeats, the Indian team, playing in front of its home crowd, still has the inherent talent and experience to pull off a complete turnaround and reach the final to be held on November 2 in Navi Mumbai. One contingency remains that if Pakistan If they were to qualify, their knockout matches would be shifted to a neutral venue in Colombo.
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