The business end of the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup is here, but a major rain threat has hit the semi-finals, which will take place between England and South Africa on Wednesday (October 29) at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, before the blockbuster clash between hosts India and defending champions Australia on Thursday (October 30) at the DY Patil Stadium in rain.
While both contests promise to be thrilling games, the threat of rain hangs over both. The clash in Guwahati between England and South Africa faces a risk of rain with around a 33% chance of rain as per BBC weather during the match late in the evening.
The situation is far more grave in Navi Mumbai, where the India-Bangladesh game was washed out. On the day of the India-Australia clash, it is expected that there are more than a 50% chance of rain.
What Happens If ICC Women’s WC 2025 SF India VS Australia, South Africa vs England Is Washed Out, And Is There A Reserve Day?
In case, the game is not completed on the first day, there is a reserve day in store. Hence, the South Africa-England game can be completed on Thursday (October 30) while the India-Australia match can finish on Friday (October 31) if rain forces the situation. However, it is worth noting that all efforts will be made to complete the game on the original day, which can include the game being reduced to a 20-over game. For those unversed, to get a result in ODI cricket, both teams need to bat a minimum of 20 overs.
However, if rain washes out the reserve day too, then the team that finished higher on the table will qualify. Hence, England will play the final if their clash against South Africa has no result. Meanwhile, if no result is possible in Navi Mumbai, then India will be knocked out, and Australia will play the final.