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Women’s World Cup 2025: Despite Three Straight Losses, India Still in Semifinal Race

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Women’s World Cup 2025: Despite Three Losses, India Still in Semifinal Race

Women’s World Cup 2025: Despite three consecutive defeats, India’s hopes remain intact; this is the path to reaching the semi-finals. The Indian team suffered its third consecutive defeat in the Women’s ODI World Cup. England defeated them by 4 runs, securing their place in the semi-finals. However, India’s hopes of reaching the final four remain alive.

Women’s World Cup 2025: Heather Knight’s Ton Powers England into Semifinals with 4-Run Win Over India

Women’s World Cup 2025: England secured their place in the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup 2025 by defeating India by 4 runs in a match played at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday. Batting first after winning the toss, England posted a score of 288 for 8 in 50 overs, thanks to captain Heather Knight’s 109 runs (15 fours and 1 six) off 91 balls. This was also her 300th ODI match. Amy Jones made a solid contribution of 56 runs (68 balls, 8 fours). England were 249 for 3 in the 45th over, but the Indian bowlers, led by off-spinner Deepti Sharma (4/51) and debutant Shree Charani (2/68), took five wickets in the final five overs to restrict England to under 300.

Women’s World Cup 2025: Mandhana’s 88 in Vain as England Clinch Semifinal Spot with 4-Run Win Over India

Women’s World Cup 2025: In reply, the Indian women’s team chased the target strongly, thanks to half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana (88), captain Harmanpreet Kaur (70), and Deepti Sharma (50), but could only manage 284 for 6 in 50 overs. England secures semi-final berth. England is the third team in the semi-final fray after Australia and South Africa. With this win, England secured its place in the semi-finals. Australia and South Africa have already qualified for the semi-finals.

Women’s World Cup 2025: India Face Do-or-Die Clash Against New Zealand to Keep Semifinal Hopes Alive

Women’s World Cup 2025:This is the Indian women’s team’s third consecutive defeat, having previously lost to South Africa and Australia. India is now in a do-or-die situation. In the five matches the Indian women’s team has played so far in this World Cup, they have won only against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. However, India can still qualify for the semi-finals. What are India’s chances of reaching the semi-finals? One spot remains in the semi-finals. India’s next match against New Zealand is crucial for both teams. Currently, India is in fourth place in the points table, and New Zealand is in fifth place. Both teams have four points each, but India’s net run rate is slightly better than New Zealand’s.

Women’s World Cup 2025: India’s Semifinal Hopes Hinge on Crucial Clash Against New Zealand and Final League Results

Women’s World Cup 2025: Even if India loses to New Zealand, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led team’s chances of reaching the semi-finals remain intact. To do so, India will have to defeat Bangladesh, which is almost out of the race, and hope that New Zealand loses to England in the final match of the league stage of the tournament. If the Indian women’s team wins against New Zealand, they will reach the semi-finals.

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