India's Women's T20 World Cup hopes are in jeopardy after a heavy loss to New Zealand. Scroll down to check all the possible scenerios that can lead India to qualify for the semis. The Indian women’s cricket team faced a major setback in their 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup campaign after suffering an embarrassing defeat to New Zealand on Friday, October 4, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
The loss not only put India’s chances of reaching the semi-final in jeopardy but also ended New Zealand's 10-match losing streak in T20 Internationals. India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, now face an uphill battle in the so-called "group of death," where they still have to face defending champions Australia on October 13. Before that, the Women in Blue will take on Pakistan on October 6 and Sri Lanka on October 9, two crucial games that they must win to keep their semi-final hopes alive.
Current Scenario: India On The Edge The crushing defeat to New Zealand has left India in a precarious position, making it critical for them to win all their remaining three group-stage matches. However, even with three wins, their qualification for the semi-final is not guaranteed, as it will also depend on the Net Run Rate (NRR) and the outcomes of other matches in the group. With powerhouse Australia and resurgent New Zealand in the same group, India is facing stiff competition to make it to the top two spots required for qualification.
As things stand, India must not only secure wins but also ai.