Hosts India face a tough path after defeats to Australia and South Africa , but hope remains alive.
NEW DELHI: Hosts India suffered their second consecutive defeat in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup on Sunday, going down to defending champions Australia by three wickets at ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam .
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Chasing a daunting 331, Australia completed the highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history, winning with an over to spare. India had lost their previous match by three wickets to South Africa at the same venue, leaving the hosts with two wins and two losses from four games.
Despite the setbacks, India remain third in the points table with four points, while the top four teams advance to the semi-finals. Australia lead with seven points from four games, followed by England with six points from three matches. South Africa, with four points and a game in hand, occupy fourth place due to an inferior net run rate.
With Australia and England firm favourites for top two finish, the race for the semi-finals is expected to be a three-way contest for the remaining two spots between India, South Africa, and New Zealand .
India’s upcoming games against England and New Zealand will be crucial. A win against England will bolster their chances, while a loss would leave them in a precarious position. Victory against Bangladesh is expected but may not be enough on its own.
South Africa, having already beaten India and New Zealand, hold the upper hand and could book a semi-final spot before their final game against Australia. New Zealand, on the other hand, have lost two matches but still have games against Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and India. They could enter the clash with India already on six points, making it a high-stakes encounter for both sides.
India will need at least two wins from their remaining three fixtures — ideally three wins — to realistically secure a semi-final berth. Achieving three wins would bring them to 10 points and strengthen their chances significantly, while two wins would put them on the edge, reliant on net run rate and other results.
With Australia and England favourites for semi-final spots, India must navigate this challenging path with precision. While the situation is difficult, it is far from over. India still have the talent and opportunities to turn their campaign around and keep their semi-final dreams alive.
NEW DELHI: Hosts India suffered their second consecutive defeat in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup on Sunday, going down to defending champions Australia by three wickets at ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam .
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
Chasing a daunting 331, Australia completed the highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history, winning with an over to spare. India had lost their previous match by three wickets to South Africa at the same venue, leaving the hosts with two wins and two losses from four games.
Despite the setbacks, India remain third in the points table with four points, while the top four teams advance to the semi-finals. Australia lead with seven points from four games, followed by England with six points from three matches. South Africa, with four points and a game in hand, occupy fourth place due to an inferior net run rate.
With Australia and England firm favourites for top two finish, the race for the semi-finals is expected to be a three-way contest for the remaining two spots between India, South Africa, and New Zealand .
India’s upcoming games against England and New Zealand will be crucial. A win against England will bolster their chances, while a loss would leave them in a precarious position. Victory against Bangladesh is expected but may not be enough on its own.
South Africa, having already beaten India and New Zealand, hold the upper hand and could book a semi-final spot before their final game against Australia. New Zealand, on the other hand, have lost two matches but still have games against Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and India. They could enter the clash with India already on six points, making it a high-stakes encounter for both sides.
India will need at least two wins from their remaining three fixtures — ideally three wins — to realistically secure a semi-final berth. Achieving three wins would bring them to 10 points and strengthen their chances significantly, while two wins would put them on the edge, reliant on net run rate and other results.
With Australia and England favourites for semi-final spots, India must navigate this challenging path with precision. While the situation is difficult, it is far from over. India still have the talent and opportunities to turn their campaign around and keep their semi-final dreams alive.
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