India's hopes of making it to the semifinals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 suffered a big blow after they lost to Australia by nine runs on October 13. This means that India finish with two wins in four Group A matches and their semifinal hopes now hang by a thread, with nothing in their control so far. A loss to New Zealand did not do their chances any good but India bounced back with victories over Pakistan and Sri Lanka to raise hopes of making it to the semifinals. But the loss to Australia now has once again put India in a spot of bother. How can the Women in Blue still qualify for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals despite losing to Australia?  2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Points Table Updated: India Women Move to Fourth Spot with Comprehensive Win Against Pakistan, Sri Lanka Slip to Bottom of Table.

Harmanpreet Kaur and her team have been placed in Group A alongside New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Australia. India is currently in the fourth spot behind Group A toppers New Zealand, Australia and Pakistan. Harmanpreet Kaur and co have two more matches left in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 group stage. ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Full Schedule, Free PDF Download Online: Get Fixtures, Time Table With Match Timings in IST and Venue Details of Cricket WC.

India's Position on ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Points Table

Position Played Won Loss NRR Points
2 4 2 2 +0.322 4

Can India Qualify for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Semifinal?

The chances of the Indian team making it to the semi-final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 have taken a massive hit with the nine-run loss to Australia. The result still leaves India in second spot as they have a superior Net Run Rate as compared to New Zealand. But India's chances of making it to the semifinals now solely depend on other results. Group A has just one more match remaining--New Zealand vs Pakistan.

Harmanpreet Kaur and her women would want Pakistan to defeat New Zealand. Not just this but they would also want that the Net Run Rate of both teams do not eclipse theirs.

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