South Africa qualify for Women's World Cup semis: Here's how
What's the story
New Zealand and Pakistan saw their ICC Women's World Cup clash in Colombo get washed out due to rain. Pakistan were 52/3 when the match was stopped due to rain in the 13th over. The match was reduced to 46 overs a side. Pakistan were 92/5 after 25 overs before rain returned again and played spoilsport. With this result, South Africa reached the semis.
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SA-W join AUS-W in semis
SA Women have become the 2nd side to reach the World Cup 2025 semis after Australia. SA-W own 8 points from 5 matches, with 4 wins on the bounce. Australia are top of the table with 9 points from 5 games (W4, NR1).
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New Zealand remain 5th with this result
This was New Zealand's 2nd washed out game in this World Cup. After 5 games, they have 4 points with their NRR being -0.245. They have one win and two defeats from 5 games. Pakistan are bottom of the pile. They have 2 points from two washed out games in addition to losing three. Pakistan's NRR reads -1.887.
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SA-W get to the semis!
South Africa punch their ticket for #CWC25 semi-finals 🎫 pic.twitter.com/P0lg4VkdF2
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) October 18, 2025