Women's ODI World Cup 2025: South Africa defeated Pakistan in Tuesday's match. This defeat officially eliminated Pakistan from the 2025 World Cup, but it did provide an advantage for India.

In the 22nd match of the Women's World Cup 2025, South Africa defeated Pakistan by 150 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis method. Batting first, South Africa scored 312 runs in 40 overs, losing 9 wickets. Pakistan was set a target of 234. In response, Pakistan managed only 83 runs for the loss of 7 wickets, before the match was halted due to rain and never resumed. South Africa had already confirmed its place in the semi-finals, but with this defeat, Pakistan has officially been eliminated from the World Cup. However, Pakistan's defeat has benefited India.

The 2025 Women's World Cup is being held in India and Sri Lanka. Although India was the sole host of the tournament, Pakistan was made a co-host because Pakistan would not play its matches in India. Pakistan is playing all its league stage matches at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, and India also had to travel there to play Pakistan. Venues were fixed for all matches, but not for the semi-finals and final. Now, Pakistan's defeat has benefited India.

What is the matter?

In fact, it was already decided that if Pakistan reached the semi-finals, one semi-final would be played in Sri Lanka. If Pakistan reached the final, India would lose the hosting rights of the final match, and the title match would also be held in Sri Lanka. However, it has now been confirmed that the final match will be held in India.

At which venue will the World Cup semi-finals and final be played?

Had Pakistan reached the semi-finals, the second semi-final would have been played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on October 30th. It has now been confirmed that the second semi-final will also be held in India, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on October 30th. Although the venue for the first semi-final was not finalized, it is now believed to be at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium. The first semi-final will be played on October 29th.

The final of the 2025 Women's World Cup will be played on November 2nd at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Both the semi-finals and the final will begin at 3:00 PM IST. Until Pakistan's elimination, it was unclear whether the final would be held in India or Sri Lanka, but now it has been confirmed.

How will India reach the semi-finals?

Three teams have confirmed their places in the semi-finals of the 2025 Women's World Cup. South Africa has qualified after Australia and England. India and New Zealand are now strong contenders for the fourth spot. Their next match is against each other on October 23rd, with the winner increasing their chances of reaching the semi-finals. Currently, both teams have played five matches each. Both have four points each, but based on net run rate, India (+0.526) leads New Zealand (-0.245).

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