Women’s World Cup 2025: Pakistan Eliminated, India Gains Big – What Does it Mean?

South Africa defeated Pakistan by 150 runs under the DLS method, officially knocking Pakistan out of the Women’s World Cup 2025. With their exit, India gains a major advantage securing the hosting rights for both semi-finals and the final.

Colombo: 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 for 9 in 40 overs. Due to rain, Pakistan was set a revised target of 234 runs, but in response, they were reduced to 83 for 7. The match could not be resumed due to rain, and South Africa won. Now Pakistan is out of tournament, which ends profitably for India

Pakistan Out Of The Tournament

With this defeat, Pakistan is officially eliminated from the World Cup. India, on the other hand, has directly benefited from this. Pakistan's elimination from the semi-final race has given India the right to host the final and semi-finals.

South Africa go atop #CWC25 standings following a big win against Pakistan 💪#SAvPAK 📝: https://t.co/QO21MmhxII pic.twitter.com/miv7wiGFqS

— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) October 21, 2025

Why Was Sri Lanka Made A Co-Host?

Although India had the right to host the Women's World Cup 2025, Pakistan's decision not to play in India led to Sri Lanka being made a co-host. All of Pakistan's league matches were played at the R. Premadasa Stadium. Had Pakistan reached the semi-finals or final, those matches would also have been held in Sri Lanka.

The Final Will Be Held In India

From the beginning of the tournament, it was unclear whether the final would be held in India or Sri Lanka. But now that Pakistan has been eliminated from the semi-final race, it has been confirmed that the final will be played in India. Both the semi-finals and final will be played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

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Semi-final Schedule Finalized

• First semi-final: October 29, Assam Cricket Association Stadium
• Second semi-final: October 30, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
• Final: November 2, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
• All matches will start at 3:00 PM IST.

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India's Semi-Final Spot Is Yet To Be Decided

So far, Australia, England, and South Africa have qualified for the semi-finals. India and New Zealand are in the race for fourth place. Both teams have four points each, but India's net run rate (+0.526) is better than New Zealand's (-0.245). The two teams will face each other on October 23rd, deciding their semi-final spot. The winning team will have the best chances.