India got a big advantage from Bangladesh’s defeat, know how to get a ticket to the semi-finals?
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The 21st match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 was played on October 20 at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Bangladesh shot themselves in the foot in this match. Chasing a target of 203, Bangladesh women’s team needed just 30 runs from the last 36 balls with seven wickets in hand, but lost the match by seven runs. With this defeat, Bangladesh became the first team to officially be eliminated from the World Cup 2025 semi-final race.
Bangladesh lost four wickets in the last over
After restricting Sri Lanka to a modest total, Bangladesh began the chase brilliantly. Nigar Sultana scored a brilliant half-century and led the team to victory. Earlier, Sharmin Akhtar also scored a half-century before retiring hurt. However, the team faltered in a way no one had expected. In Chamari Atapattu’s final over, Bangladesh lost four wickets, including a run-out. Bangladesh were once 176/3, but lost six wickets in the next 18 runs. This robbed Bangladesh of a major victory.
India’s path becomes easier
Bangladesh’s defeat has benefited the host Indian team the most. With Bangladesh’s elimination, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian team’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals have become even stronger.
India currently sits fourth in the points table with four points from five matches and has two remaining matches. India next plays against New Zealand and then Bangladesh. If India wins both matches, its semi-final spot will be assured. Furthermore, if India defeats New Zealand, it will officially qualify for the semi-finals, regardless of the result against Bangladesh.
Three teams have made it to the semi-finals so far
If Bangladesh had defeated Sri Lanka, it would have equaled India’s four points with two wins, and the situation would have become more complicated based on net run rate. But now the picture is clear. India simply needs to defeat New Zealand to secure a semi-final berth. Australia (9), England (9), and South Africa (8) have already qualified for the semi-finals.
