India Women under pressure, England Women confirm semis in ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025

Four-time champions and the last-time runners-up England Women have booked their place for the Semi-finals of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 after beating the hosts India Women by four runs, as the hosts are now under pressure, as there is only one spot remaining for the Semi-finals of the tournament.

India Women had a 289-run target against England Women, as the win would be very helpful for India Women to put one step ahead in the Semi-finals qualification. While it was India Women's record Women's ODI chase, Smriti Mandhana (88), skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (70), and Deepti Sharma's (50) brilliant batting performances put the hosts in a comfortable position in the chase. However, the hosts lost the momentum in the slog overs and suffered a four-run defeat in the thriller. 

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ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025: England Women became 3rd team to book Semi-finals spot

With this crucial win, England Women maintained their unbeaten record in the tournament, as they have earned nine points after five games, with four wins and one no result. While Australia Women and England Women are the only unbeaten teams in the tournament, the English side became the third team to book a Semi-final spot after Australia Women and South Africa Women secured the places.

With nine points after five matches (four wins and one no result), Australia Women are leading the points table, while England Women are in second position. Meanwhile, South Africa Women are in third place with eight points after five games (four wins and one loss). 

India Women vs New Zealand Women: Do-or-die match for both teams

Now the hosts India Women are under pressure with four points after five matches, with two wins and three losses. While they are in the fourth position, New Zealand Women are in the fifth place with four points after five games, but one win, two losses, and two no results. On Thursday (October 23), India Women will face New Zealand Women, which will be the must-win game for both teams to qualify for the Semis, as only one spot is available and both teams are challenging strongly for the spot.

Bangladesh Women, Sri Lanka Women, and Pakistan Women all have two points each, as they are in the last three places, respectively. However, Sri Lanka Women and Pakistan Women both are searching for their first win in the tournament.