India, Oct. 17 -- Four matches into their Women's World Cup 2025 campaign, hosts India find themselves in a somewhat precarious position. Two wins to begin the campaign have been followed by two losses, leaving them right on the precipice of the top four as they seek qualification through to the knockout stage.

India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, are in what feels like a three-horse race for two spots to round out the top four and head to the semifinals. Australia, winning machine that they are, have already booked their spot in the tournament's knockouts, and England look to be fast on their heels despite a couple of stuttering performances. South Africa too have had a very strong response after an opening humiliation, and look set to go th...