World Cup 2025: India’s Last League Match Washed Out, Semis Confirmed

Persistent rain has forced the abandonment of the final league stage encounter in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 between India and Bangladesh. This tie, held in Navi Mumbai, means India will proceed to the semifinals without further match practice in this stage, preparing instead to confront Australia on October 30th. Bangladesh posted 119 for 9 in their allotted 27 overs after being put in to bat by the Indian team. The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method adjusted India’s target to 126 runs from 27 overs. However, rain significantly shortened the game, allowing only 8.4 overs of play in the second innings. India reached 57 without loss, with Smriti Mandhana scoring an aggressive 34 and Amanjot Kaur contributing 15. A significant development was an injury to Indian player Pratika Rawal, who sustained a knee and ankle issue while fielding, prompting close monitoring by the BCCI Medical Team ahead of the high-stakes semifinal.