INDW vs NZW, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Will India qualify if the INDW vs NZW match gets washed out due to rain?
With the rain arriving in Navi Mumbai with two overs left in India's inning, we explore what would happen if the INDW vs NZW, ICC Women's World Cup 2025 match gets washed out due to rain.
Last Updated: 07.02 PM, Oct 23, 2025
India’s chances of qualifying for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 semi-finals will hinge on several factors if the crucial INDW vs NZW clash is washed out due to rain. This match is pivotal as India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka fight for the final spot in the semi-finals behind already qualified teams Australia, England, and South Africa.
What if INDW vs NZW gets washed out
Currently, India and New Zealand each have 4 points, with India sporting a positive net run rate (NRR) of +0.526 and New Zealand holding a negative NRR of -0.245. Sri Lanka also sits on 4 points but with a significantly lower NRR of -1.035. The tournament’s playing conditions specify that if teams finish equal on points, ranking is decided first by the number of wins, then by net run rate, and finally by head-to-head results.
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If the India vs New Zealand match is abandoned due to rain, each side will earn two points, boosting India’s points tally to 6.
With only one match remaining for India against Bangladesh, a win in that game would take their points total to 8, which would put them in an excellent position to qualify. This is because India would be the only team potentially finishing with three wins and 8 points, giving them an edge in tie-break situations.
However, if India’s game against Bangladesh is lost following a washed-out match against New Zealand, their qualification outlook becomes uncertain. They would then require favorable results in other matches, particularly a New Zealand loss to England, to remain in the semi-final race.
Moreover, net run rate will play a crucial role, especially if points in the group stage end up closely contested.
On the other hand, New Zealand’s qualification chances take a hit with a no-result against India, as it limits their ability to get full points. They would need to win their remaining match against England and hope for a better net run rate relative to Sri Lanka or other contenders to sneak through.
Sri Lanka faces the toughest scenario. They must win their last match against Pakistan and depend on multiple teams ahead of them dropping points, plus improving their NRR drastically, to keep their semi-final hopes alive.
Where to watch the INDW vs NZW, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match online?
Indian cricket team fans can watch the INDW vs NZW, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match LIVE on JioHotstar, accessible via OTTplay Premium.