Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Is India out of the semifinal race after losing to Australia?

Despite the loss, India stayed in the second spot in Group A due to a better Net Run Rate than New Zealand. If Pakistan beats New Zealand in the final game, India can still qualify.

India celebrates after taking a wicket against Australia during the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. | Photo Credit: AP

India lost its last group-stage game to Australia by nine runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday, meaning its fate in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 was no longer in its hands.

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Chasing 152, India finished its 20 overs at 142 for nine. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side ended the group stage with four points from four games. Despite the loss, India remained in second place due to a better Net Run Rate (NRR) than New Zealand.

New Zealand is tied with India on four points but has a game in hand, playing Pakistan on Monday in the final game of Group A. A win for New Zealand will secure its spot in the semifinals.

A win for Pakistan can help India stay in the second spot.

However, if Pakistan wins by a big margin, its NRR can overtake that of India’s, helping it qualify for the semifinals.