Team India’s semi-final path became difficult due to one defeat, know what is the equation now; When is the next match?

The Indian team had made a great start to the 10th edition of the ICC Women’s World Cup (Women’s T20 World Cup 2026). Pakistan was defeated in the first match and then Netherlands in the second match. Smriti Mandhana had scored half-centuries in both the initial matches. But in the third match, Harmanpreet Kaur and team lost to South Africa. This one defeat has increased India’s problems. Now know the equation of India reaching the semi-finals.

A total of 12 teams are playing in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, which are divided into 2 groups. Each team will play 1 match each against the other 5 teams of its group, the top 2 teams will go to the semi-finals and the others will be eliminated. Indian women’s team has won 2 out of 3 matches and lost 1. The team is at second position in the points table with 4 points and a net run rate of +2.511. Now India has 2 matches left.

India’s remaining matches

The next match of the Indian women’s cricket team is with Bangladesh on Thursday, 25 June. Bangladesh Women has also won 2 out of 3 matches. In the last match, Team India will face Australia, who is at first place in the table after winning all three matches. India vs Australia match is on 28th June.

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India’s semi-final equation

If we look at the current situation, all the teams in Group A have played 3-3 matches. Australia is on top with 6 points. India, South Africa and Bangladesh have 4 points each. India’s net run rate (+2.511) is higher than South Africa (-0.546) and Bangladesh (-0.641). Pakistan and Netherlands are out of the race for the semi-finals.

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If India is not dependent on any other match then they will have to win both their matches. Bangladesh looks like a good team, which will give a tough challenge and Australia is fantastic. If India loses a match then better net run rate can help them, but then it will depend on other matches and their net run rate.