CWC 2025: Australia, Englandsoarasraceto SF heats up; India, SA keep chances alive

As the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 nears its halfway stage, the tournament standings are beginning to take clear shape.

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Defending champions Australia and four-time title holders England remain the only unbeaten sides, while host nation India and a resurgent South Africa are jostling closely behind in the race for semifinal berths. Here’s alook at how the points table is shaping up:

Australia is on top, unbeaten and unstoppable

Alyssa Healy-led Australia continue to assert their dominance at the top of the table with seven points and a net run rate of +1353. The reigning champions have beaten New Zealand, Pakistan, and, most recently, India, while their clash against Sri Lanka was washed out. Their latest triumph, a record-breaking run chase of 331 against India, was a testament to their depth and quality. That chase now stands as the highest successful pursuit in Women’s ODI history, underlining the Aussies’ strength across departments. With multiple match-winners and an enviable bench, Australia look well-positioned for another deep run toward the title.

England cruise to contention