Is India knocked out of Women’s ODI World Cup 2025?
India lost to England by four runs in their Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 league stage fixture on Sunday at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.
This was the Women in Blue’s third consecutive loss in the World Cup—the host had lost to South Africa and Australia after winning matches against Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
As things stand, India can still qualify for the semifinals.
How can India still qualify for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 semifinals?
England became the third team to advance to the semifinals with its victory on Sunday. With just one last-four spot left, India’s next match against New Zealand becomes crucial.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s side sits fourth, ahead of the White Ferns on Net Run Rate.
India has to win both games its remaining games to stay ahead of New Zealand, which plays England after facing the host nation.
If India loses to New Zealand, it’s qualification hopes will take a big hit. It will have to beat Bangladesh—which is all but out of contention—and hope that the Kiwis lose to England in the final league-stage fixture of the tournament.
Published on Oct 19, 2025
