IND W vs NZ W: How Can New Zealand Earn 6 Points, But Team India Qualify for Semifinals? What Are the ICC Rules?

Published by: Last Updated: October 24, 2025 11:48 AM IST. Team India lost to Bangladesh and New Zealand defeated England, both earning 6 points. The ICC Women’s World Cup scenario took an unexpected turn as both India and New Zealand finished with 6 points each. Despite both teams having the same number of points, Team India secured a spot in the semifinals over New Zealand. The tiebreaker system comes into play here. According to the ICC rules, when teams are tied on points, the net run rate is used to determine the ranking. In this case, Team India had a better net run rate than New Zealand, securing their semifinal berth.