India secured a spot in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 semifinals by defeating New Zealand in a crucial match played at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
SPORTS NEWS: The names of all four teams advancing to the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 semifinals have been decided. India secured its place as the fourth team in the semifinals with a brilliant victory over New Zealand. With this win, Harmanpreet Kaur's Team India has cemented its spot in the top-4, following Australia, England, and South Africa. Team India will now play its final league stage match against Bangladesh on October 26, which is considered a mere formality.
India's 'Grand Comeback After Three Losses'
The tournament started well for India, as the team registered consecutive victories against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. However, they then suffered three successive defeats against South Africa, Australia, and England. In such a situation, the match against New Zealand was a 'do-or-die' encounter. In this decisive match played at the Dr. D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, India first posted an excellent score while batting and then defeated New Zealand by displaying disciplined bowling. This victory earned India 2 crucial points and secured their ticket to the semifinals.
Following this win, India's total points have reached 6. Although New Zealand and Bangladesh could also reach 6 points each by winning their final matches, India's higher number of wins places them in a secure position based on the tie-breaker rule for the World Cup 2025. Therefore, even if India loses its last match, the team will successfully remain in the semifinals.
Teams in the Top-4
Australia: Defending champions Australia were the first to enter the semifinals with a victory over Bangladesh. This team is the only undefeated side in the tournament, having secured the top spot in the points table with 11 points from 6 matches.
South Africa: South Africa became the second team to secure a place in the semifinals. The African team now has 10 points. The team will play its final league stage match against Australia on October 25. If they win, South Africa could reach the top, but defeating Australia will be challenging for them.
England: England entered the semifinals as the third team by winning a close contest against India. The four-time champions, England, have proven their ability to withstand pressure and secure decisive victories in big matches.
India: India secured their semifinal ticket as the fourth team with a victory over New Zealand. The team's performance in the league stage has shown its ability to make comebacks in crucial matches and maintain control of its game under pressure.
Semifinal Match Schedule and Venues
- First Semifinal
- Teams: Top-1 team in points table vs India
- Venue: Guwahati, Barsapara Cricket Stadium
- Date: October 29, 2025
- Time: 3 PM IST
- Second Semifinal
- Teams: Second and third placed teams in points table
- Venue: Navi Mumbai, D.Y. Patil Stadium
- Date: October 30, 2025
- Time: 3 PM IST
- Final Match
- Teams: Winner of First Semifinal vs Winner of Second Semifinal
- Venue: Navi Mumbai, D.Y. Patil Stadium
- Date: November 2, 2025
Team India's comeback has proven that under Harmanpreet Kaur's captaincy, the team can play calmly and precisely even under pressure. India will face challenging matches in the semifinals, but recent performances have shown that the team is capable of competing in top-tier competitions.
