Women’s World Cup 2025: Australia seals semifinal berth; India’s path to final four gets tougher (Image Source: X/Canva)
Sports News: Australia has become the first team to qualify for the Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinals, staying unbeaten in its first five matches. The tournament is being held in India and Sri Lanka. With a ‘Q’ mark now beside its name on the points table, Australia leads the standings. India sits in fourth place, while England and South Africa hold the second and third spots. The top four teams at the end of the league stage will move into the semifinals.
Team India has played four matches, winning two and losing two. The remaining games are against England, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. The October 19 clash with England is crucial—India must win at any cost. Even one more loss could severely hurt India’s semifinal chances. Looking at the numbers, South Africa still has matches left against Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Australia. Even one win could secure their semifinal ticket, and against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, South Africa seems the stronger side. Thus, they are almost set for the final four. Meanwhile, England needs to win one of its three remaining matches—against India, Australia, and New Zealand—to qualify comfortably. So, after Australia, both England and South Africa are likely to reach the semifinals. As for India, it must win at least two of its last three matches to stay alive. India faces England on Sunday, followed by New Zealand and Bangladesh. Among these, New Zealand poses the biggest threat.
New Zealand has played four matches, with one win, two losses, and one no result, giving them three points. They still have matches against Pakistan, India, and England. If India loses to England and New Zealand, or if New Zealand wins all three remaining matches, then New Zealand could clinch a semifinal spot. That means India must win all its remaining games and also hope New Zealand loses to stay in contention for the semifinals.
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