ICC Women's WC Points Table: The Women's ODI World Cup 2025 continues to deliver high drama and shifting momentum as Australia edged past India by three wickets in a record-breaking chase on Sunday at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The result not only maintained the defending champions’ unbeaten run but also sent them to the top of the points table.
India, who had started the tournament brightly, now find themselves at a crossroads, slipping to third place after suffering back-to-back defeats - against South Africa and now Australia.
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| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Net Run Rate (NRR) | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +1.353 | 7 |
| England | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +1.864 | 6 |
| India | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +0.682 | 4 |
| South Africa | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | -0.888 | 4 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | -0.245 | 2 |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | -0.357 | 2 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1.526 | 1 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.887 | 0 |
What This Means for India
India’s campaign started promisingly with dominant wins, but two straight defeats - first a tight loss to South Africa, and now a record chase by Australia - have suddenly put the Women in Blue under pressure.
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The batting continues to impress, with Smriti Mandhana and the top order posting competitive totals, but the bowling has faltered when it has mattered most. Conceding 331 runs to Australia, despite a strong total of their own, has exposed India's lack of cutting-edge in the middle and death overs.
With England and South Africa breathing down their neck and England still unbeaten, India must now win their remaining matches to safely secure a place in the semi-finals. One more slip could bring net run rate into play - or worse, leave them chasing others' results.
Australia: Ruthless and Unbeaten
Led by a stunning century from skipper Alyssa Healy (142), Australia once again showed why they are the team to beat. Even after losing key wickets during the chase, the depth in their lineup saw them home - making this their third win in four games, with one no-result.
Their net run rate of +1.353 also provides them breathing room at the top, just ahead of England, who are quietly building a dominant run of their own.
Looking Ahead
India’s next match becomes a must-win, and possibly a momentum-turning opportunity. The middle-order will need to step up, and the bowlers must rediscover their rhythm quickly if India wants to avoid a nervy finish to the group stage.
For fans, the table is now wide open - with four teams realistically fighting for three semi-final spots. Expect more twists as the tournament heads into its most crucial phase.