How Team India Can Still Qualify For Semifinal Of ICC Women's T20 World Cup

India's defeat to England has not ended their chances of securing a semifinal spot in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup, but the loss can have big implications for the remainder of their campaign. Had India won against England, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side could have gained control of Group 2 and put one foot in the semifinals. But they failed to chase down the total of 152. It has left India's fate out of their hands. On basis of form and rankings, it is still likely that India will earn their semifinal spot, but it is far from being confirmed.

Currently, England is at the top of group two with three wins in three matches and six points. India is in second place with two wins in three matches and a total of four points. Pakistan is at the third position, having won one out of their two games, they have a total of two points. Windies is in the fourth position with one win in three games and a total of two points. Ireland is at the bottom, having lost all their three matches so far.

India's semifinal chances will be heavily dependent on Sunday's clash between Pakistan and West Indies.

If West Indies beat Pakistan: India will have a close eye on the West Indies match against Pakistan on Sunday. Both teams are two points behind the Women in Blue and have one and two games left to play respectively. Pakistan's schedule and superior net-run rate make them a huge threat to their arch-rivals.

If Windies win their match against Pakistan, it will help India heavily. It will see both Windies and India tied at four points. It would be also highly unlikely for the Windies to leapfrog India on the table because of their inferior net run rate. It will also stop Pakistan at just two points for a while before they play their final game