The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 sees Pakistan eliminated from the tournament after a decisive loss to South Africa in a crucial match. This marks a disappointing campaign for the Pakistani team, failing to secure a single victory in their league stage matches. Meanwhile, South Africa has climbed to the top of the points table, showcasing strong performance with five wins out of six games played. Their dominant victory over Pakistan, by a margin of 150 runs, propelled them to the summit.
Pakistan’s struggles were evident as they could only manage 83 runs in response to South Africa’s imposing total of 312. The defeat, coupled with their previous results, officially ends their World Cup aspirations. They join Bangladesh as the second team to be knocked out of contention. Pakistan is currently at the bottom of the standings with only two points, accumulated from rain-affected matches.
As the tournament progresses, the focus shifts to Team India’s position. Despite a mixed run with three losses against strong opponents like South Africa, Australia, and England, India holds onto fourth place. Their wins against Sri Lanka and Pakistan have been crucial, but they face a critical juncture. Their path to the semi-finals now requires a victory against New Zealand in their upcoming match. Even a loss doesn’t entirely end their hopes, but it necessitates a win against Bangladesh and favorable results from other fixtures, highlighting the tight competition for knockout stage berths.