The Indian women’s cricket team have sealed their place in the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 after a solid win against New Zealand at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. It was a must-win match for Harmanpreet Kaur and her side, and they delivered results when it mattered most.
India started their campaign well with wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan, but slumped at the halfway mark after losing three games in a row to South Africa, Australia and England. With the pressure on the team came back in style and showed character and control against the White Ferns.
The batters laid the foundation with steady partnerships, and the bowlers made sure the job got done with disciplined effort. The two points from this win took India’s total to six points, putting them in a comfortable position in the top four.
Even if India lose the final group match against Bangladesh, they are assured of a place in the semi-finals. The reason is that they have more wins than other teams who could finish with the same points, which is the first tiebreaker under ICC rules.
Australia, England and South Africa had already booked their places earlier. Defending champion Australia remains undefeated and is at the top with 11 points.
South Africa are second with 10 points, while England are third after their narrow win over India last week. With India’s qualification confirmed, the stage is set for two exciting semi-finals.
The first semi-final will take place on October 29 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, followed by the second at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on October 30.
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