India’s Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign hit another roadblock after a three-wicket loss to Australia in Visakhapatnam. Smriti Mandhana’s fluent 80 and Pratika Rawal’s composed 75 took India to a strong total of 330, but Alyssa Healy’s brilliant 142 powered Australia to victory in the final over.
The defeat leaves India third on the points table with four points from four games, and Harmanpreet Kaur’s team now faces a must-win clash against England in Indore on October 19.
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Can India Qualify For Women's World Cup Semifinals?
Despite the narrow defeat to Australia, India still have a realistic chance of reaching the Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-finals. They sit third on the table with four points from four matches and need to win at least two of their remaining three fixtures to stay in control of their qualification hopes. India’s upcoming matches against England in Indore, New Zealand in Navi Mumbai, and Bangladesh at the same venue will decide their fate in the race for the top four.
Upcoming India Women's World Cup Fixtures
Date | Match | Time (IST) | Venue |
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 Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 match is against England on Sunday, October 19, at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. The match will begin at 3:00 PM IST.
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Who is the favourite to win the Women’s World Cup 2025?
Based on the latest points table from the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, Australia Women are the favourites to lift the trophy. They top the table with 3 wins from 4 matches and a strong net run rate of +1.353, showcasing their dominance across the tournament so far.
England Women are also in formidable form, winning all 3 of their matches and has the tournament’s highest net run rate at +1.864. Their consistent performances make them serious contenders alongside Australia.
India Women remain very much in the hunt for a semifinal spot. With 2 wins from 4 matches and a net run rate of +0.682, they need victories in their remaining games, including a crucial clash against Australia, to secure a top-four finish.
South Africa Women, despite having 2 wins from 3 matches, are slightly hampered by a negative net run rate of -0.888, which could make their path to the semifinals tricky.
New Zealand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan are all struggling with inconsistent results and negative net run rates, making them outsiders at this stage.
The battle for the top four looks set to be intense, with Australia and England leading, but India and South Africa still very much in the mix.
Are India out of the Women's World Cup in 2025?
India are still very much in the hunt for the 2025 Women’s World Cup semifinals. Their recent loss to South Africa doesn’t eliminate them, but they now face a must-win scenario. To secure a top-four finish, India need to win at least three of their remaining four league matches, beginning with the critical showdown against Australia on October 12.
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