In match number-26 of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, Australia defeated South Africa by 7 wickets. In this match held at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore on 25 October (Saturday), Australia had a target of 98 runs to win, which it achieved in 16.5 overs. Spinner Alana King played an important role in Australia’s victory, who took seven wickets for 18 runs. With this victory, the Australian team occupied the first position in the points table.
The Australian team won 6 out of seven matches and one match remained inconclusive. The Australian team remained on top with 13 points. The South African team had a chance to come on top by winning against Australia, but it could not do so. South Africa is currently in second place with 10 points. But if third-placed England beats New Zealand in its last league match, then the English team will come to second place. At present England is at third place with 9 points and India is at fourth place with 6 points.
With the end of the South Africa-Australia match Women’s Cricket World Cup The picture of the semi-finals became completely clear. England will face South Africa in the first semi-final to be held in Guwahati on 29 October. In the second semi-final, the Indian team will face Australia on 30 October. The semi-final between India and Australia will be played at DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.
India’s last league match against Bangladesh
That means the team standing first in the table will face the team standing fourth in the semi-finals. The second and third placed teams will meet in the last four. The Indian team has to play its last league match against Bangladesh on 26 October, even if it wins that match, the Indian team will remain at fourth position.
women’s cricket A total of 8 teams have participated in the World Cup 2025. India, South Africa, England and Australia have been successful in reaching the semi-finals. Whereas the teams of Pakistan, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Bangladesh could not reach the last four. The title match is to be held on November 2.
Schedule of remaining matches in the World Cup
New Zealand vs England, 26 October, Visakhapatnam
India vs Bangladesh- 26 October, Navi Mumbai
First Semi-Final – 29 October, England vs South Africa, Guwahati
Second Semi-Final – 30 October, India vs Australia, Navi Mumbai
Final- 2 November, Navi Mumbai
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