The scramble for the final semifinal spot in the ongoing Women's World Cup would continue as both India and New Zealand play a must-win clash at DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. India is in fourth place with two wins and three losses, facing a troublesome time after losing three games straight
Three teams, Australia, England, and South Africa, have officially secured their spots in the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, while one final position remains up for grabs as the league stage nears its conclusion.
With this win, SA stands at the top with five wins and a loss, giving them 10 points. Having lost four and two matches ending in a no result, Pakistan is at the bottom with just two points with their hopes absolutely shattered.
Both Australia and England, occupying the top two spots in the points table with four wins and a no result, giving them a total of nine points, have qualified for the semifinals. However, several cricketers approaching big milestones will make this match a gripping affair.
With both teams having reached the semifinals already with four wins and a no result in their five matches, there is not much at stake, but there are several milestones that would make the match a great cricket viewing experience.
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt continued her excellent form in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup, joining the elite 1,000 World Cup runs club and surpassing Australian great Belinda Clark in the all-time ODI run-scorers list.
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