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ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Points Table: The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 is in full swing, with eight top teams battling fiercely in the league stage to claim the prestigious 50-over crown. Each side will play seven matches, but only the top four will advance to the semifinals, setting the stage for an intense fight for glory.
This edition is co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with India showcasing four vibrant venues – Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam, and Navi Mumbai – while Colombo hosts matches mainly featuring Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The grand finale is set for November 2, with Navi Mumbai and Colombo vying to host the championship clash.
Australia book their #CWC25 semi-final berth with a convincing win 👏
Watch #AUSvBAN highlights 🎦▶️: https://t.co/xB4oRkKy0T pic.twitter.com/zDcfZ6DIbL
— ICC (@ICC) October 16, 2025
As of October 16, Australia leads the points table, having won four out of five games, with a healthy net run rate of +1.818. England is hot on their heels, boasting three wins from four matches and an impressive NRR of +1.864. South Africa holds third place with three wins but a negative NRR, while hosts India currently sit fourth with two wins from four games and a strong +0.682 net run rate.
New Zealand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan continue to fight hard but face an uphill battle to break into the semifinal spots, with New Zealand showing some promise after one win and a no-result, while Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan remain searching for momentum.
With just a few games remaining, the race for the semifinals is shaping up to be thrilling, promising electrifying cricket and showcasing the best talent in women’s cricket. Fans across India and Sri Lanka eagerly await the final showdown as teams eye the coveted World Cup trophy.
| Position | Team | Matches (Mat) | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Points (Pts) | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia Women | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | +1.818 |
| 2 | England Women | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | +1.864 |
| 3 | South Africa Women | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.618 |
| 4 | India Women | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +0.682 |
| 5 | New Zealand Women | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -0.245 |
| 6 | Bangladesh Women | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.676 |
| 7 | Sri Lanka Women | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -1.526 |
| 8 | Pakistan Women | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1.887 |