October 3rd will witness another exciting match in Navi Mumbai to decide the semi-finalists. The most crucial news here is that there are three expert teams who are fighting to grab one spot, namely Australia, England, and South Africa, who are already through. Now everyone’s eyes are on this do-or-die situation. Spinmatch Sports News brings you simple answers to what each team needs. Let’s break down who goes through and who goes home.
Spinmatch Women’s World Cup Points Table 2025
Here’s where teams stand right now:
- South Africa: 10 points
- Australia: 9 points
- England: 9 points
- Harmanpreet’s team: 4 points (NRR: 0.526)
- Sophie Devine’s team: 4 points (NRR: -0.245)
- Sri Lanka: 4 points (NRR: -1.035)
- Bangladesh: 2 points
- Pakistan: 2 points
The fourth semi-final spot is still up for grabs. Three teams want it badly. Follow Spinmatch Cricket News to track the India vs New Zealand Women’s ODI match as we update important information after every match.
India Women vs New Zealand Women Playing 11
India Women | Role | New Zealand Women | Role |
Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | Batting Allrounder | Sophie Devine (c) | Batting Allrounder |
Uma Chetry | Wicketkeeper Batter | Suzie Bates | Allrounder |
Harleen Deol | Middle-order Batter | Eden Carson | Bowler |
Kranti Gaud | Bowler | Isabella Gaze | Wicketkeeper Batter |
Richa Ghosh (†) | Wicketkeeper Batter | Maddy Green | Middle-order Batter |
Amanjot Kaur | Batting Allrounder | Brooke Halliday | Allrounder |
Smriti Mandhana | Opening Batter | Bree Illing | Bowler |
Pratika Rawal | Opening Batter | Polly Inglis | Wicketkeeper Batter |
Sneh Rana | Bowling Allrounder | Bella James | Top-order Batter |
Arundhati Reddy | Bowler | Amelia Kerr | Allrounder |
Renuka Singh | Bowler | Jess Kerr | Bowler |
Jemimah Rodrigues | Middle-order Batter | Rosemary Mair | Bowler |
Deepti Sharma | Allrounder | Georgia Plimmer | Middle-order Batter |
Shree Charani | Bowler | Hannah Rowe | Bowler |
Radha Yadav | Bowler | Lea Tahuhu | Bowler |
What Each Team Needs to Qualify
Harmanpreet Kaur’s Squad
They’re in the best position among the three fighting teams. Their better run rate gives them an edge.
Easy path: Win both matches (tomorrow and against Bangladesh). This gets them straight through.
Still good: Win tomorrow only. Even if they lose to Bangladesh later, they’re likely through because they’ll have six points with three wins. No other team can match that exact combination.
Tough path: Lose tomorrow but beat Bangladesh. Then they need England to beat the Kiwis and hope their run rate stays better.
Sophie Devine’s White Ferns
They need to work harder because their run rate is negative.
Clear path: Win both matches (tomorrow and against England). Eight points means they’re definitely in.
Tricky path: Win tomorrow but lose to England. Then Bangladesh must beat the hosts on the final day. Plus, their run rate must stay better than Sri Lanka’s.
Sri Lanka’s Slim Hope
They have the hardest road ahead. They must beat Pakistan first. Then they need both the hosts to lose twice and the Kiwis to lose against England. Even then, their run rate must improve massively.
Players Who Will Make the Difference
Top Batters
Smriti Mandhana has a total of 609 runs in the ten matches they played. She has an average of 60 and a strike rate of 109.53. When we see the statistics of our beloved Sophie Devine, her average is also 60. Her in-built ability to handle pressurized situations in seconds is a great addition to the team. Harmanpreet Kaur has secured 330 runs so far; as the captain of this league, she will be the key opener of this match.
Key Bowlers
Deepti Sharma has already picked up 18 wickets in a great tournament, as she has the capability to control the middle overs and to take key wickets.
Kranti Gaud has also collected 18 wickets with a better strike rate than Sharma. These two spinners could decide the match.
For the Kiwis, Jess Kerr keeps things tight with just 3.84 runs per over. Amelia Kerr adds all-around value to their team.
Head-to-Head Record
These two teams have split their last five matches. The most recent game saw the hosts win by six wickets with plenty of balls left. Before that, the Kiwis won big by 76 runs. This shows how evenly matched they are. Tomorrow could go either way.
Match Details You Need to Know
When: October 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time (1:30 PM GMT)
Where: DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
Format: Day-night match, 50 overs per side
The match starts at 3:00 PM and runs until about 10:10 PM with a break in between. The lights will be on, and dew might help teams chasing later.
What the Pitch Will Do
The DY Patil ground usually helps both batters and bowlers. Early on, fast bowlers get some movement. Later, spinners come into play. In day-night matches, batting often gets easier under lights when dew comes. Winning the toss might matter a lot.
Why This Match Is Massive
The winner walks away knowing they delivered when everything was on the line. That mental strength matters in knockout cricket. For the loser, the tournament could end tomorrow unless other results go their way. That’s what makes this fixture so special.
The Bottom Line
Tomorrow marks a pivotal match in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 as one team is expected to get their spot for the semi-finals. Harmapreet Kaur has a better edge in terms of the run rate, but Devine has a better player who can shift the momentum of the match. Smriti Mandana, Deepti Sharma, and Jess are up for the challenge. Follow the Spinmatch Sports News for live updates and expert tips. We’ll cover every moment of this crucial encounter. Check Spinmatch Cricket News regularly for the latest Women’s World Cup points table 2025 updates and all tournament coverage. The pressure is on. The stakes are clear. Tomorrow, we find out who handles it best.
