How India can qualify for T20 Women’s World Cup semi-finals: Scenarios explained
India have won three of their four matches in the group stage at the Women’s World T20 Cup, but their semi-final fate will be decided on the final day of Group A action at Lord’s on Sunday, June 28. South Africa take on Bangladesh in the opening match of the day before India take on Australia in the marquee clash.
Pakistan and the Netherlands are already out of the tournament, while Bangladesh’s hopes hang in the balance. That leaves India, Australia and South Africa in a three-way battle for the two semifinal spots from Group A.
on Thursday India beat Bangladesh by five wickets remain in contention for a place in the semi-finals, while South Africa kept their campaign alive with an 88-run win over the Netherlands. Australia are virtually assured of progressing after winning all four matches in the group stage to produce a net run rate of +4.724.
India are second in the order with a net rate of +2.268 after their win over Bangladesh. Meanwhile, South Africa moved into positive territory on net pace with their emphatic victory over the Netherlands, leaving all three teams in the hunt for two semi-final spots.
Before Sunday’s doubleheader at Lord’s, Pakistan will face the Netherlands at the County Ground in Bristol on June 27. However, as both teams have already left the tournament, the result will have no effect on the battle for the semi-final position.
Remaining luminaires of group A
- Match 26: Pakistan Women Vs. Netherlands Women, Bristol, 27 June
- Match 29: Bangladesh Women v South Africa Women, Lord’s, June 28
- Match 30: Australia Women vs. India Women, Lord’s, June 28
How India can qualify for the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals
If India lose to Australia
In this scenario, India will need Bangladesh to beat South Africa. If Bangladesh pull off the upset, the other semi-final berth will be decided on pure pace, with India and South Africa finishing level on points. The team with the higher net rate will join Australia in the last four.
If India win against Australia
In this scenario, India will qualify with eight points if Bangladesh beat South Africa. However, if the Proteas win, both teams will end up on eight points, with the other semi-final spot decided on a clean sheet. The team with the higher net speed will advance.
No result
If the match is played due to rain, India will need Bangladesh to beat South Africa to stay in contention. However, if the Proteas win, India will be eliminated after finishing behind Australia and South Africa on points.
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Issued by:
sabyasachi chowdhury
Published on:
Jun 27, 2026 07:12 IST