India’s Semifinal Hopes: What Must Happen After Australia Defeat?

India faced its second consecutive defeat in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, falling to Australia by three wickets in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. This setback leaves India with four points from four matches in the prestigious tournament, currently positioned third in the standings.

South Africa also has four points but is ranked fourth due to a lower net run rate (NRR). Notably, the Proteas have a game in hand over India.

For further details, see the Women’s World Cup points table.

India still has control over its prospects of reaching the final four. Upcoming matches against New Zealand and Bangladesh remain, and victories in both these games would bring India’s total to eight points. This should ensure a fourth-place finish if India’s NRR is higher than those of both opponents.

Winning all three of its remaining matches will guarantee India a spot in the top four, regardless of NRR.

Published on October 12, 2025.