India continued their dominant run at the 2nd Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 with a solid 33–21 semifinal victory over Iran in Dhaka on Sunday, moving just one win away from defending their world title.
With this win, the Indian women’s team entered yet another final, reinforcing their status as the sport’s global powerhouse. The semifinal contest unfolded with India showing early intent, pushing ahead to a 15–10 lead at halftime. The raiding unit was disciplined and sharp, while India’s defence showed exceptional control against Iran’s aggressive play. The five-point cushion at the break allowed India to dictate the tempo in the second half, maintaining their grip on the match without giving Iran space to recover.
Iran, historically a strong challenger and the runners-up at the 2012 World Cup, entered the tie with hopes of upsetting the reigning champions. However, India’s consistency and tactical clarity once again proved too much for them. The final scoreline 33–21 summarised India’s authority across both halves.
Iran’s Struggles Against India Continue
This defeat marks Iran’s fourth consecutive loss to India in major tournaments this year, underlining the growing gap between the two sides. Despite fielding a competitive squad and showing flashes of brilliance in the group stage, Iran could not break through India’s well-structured defensive wall. Their raiders found little room to exploit, and India’s counter-raids repeatedly pushed the Iranians onto the back foot.
India’s Path to the Final
India cruised through Group A unbeaten, topping the pool with: 4 wins in 4 matches and a remarkable score difference of +146
The defending champions defeated Bangladesh, Thailand, Uganda, and Germany with commanding performances, showcasing depth, balance, and ruthless efficiency across all departments raiding, defending, and all-round play. The semifinal win against Iran maintained this momentum, with India looking sharper as the tournament progresses.
The Big Final: India vs Chinese Taipei
India will now face Chinese Taipei in the final on 24 November 2025, at 4:30 PM IST, a matchup that promises high-intensity kabaddi. Chinese Taipei, the Asian Games silver medallists, have been one of the fastest-rising teams in world kabaddi in recent years. Their athleticism, defensive structure, and rapid transitions make them one of the few sides capable of challenging India’s supremacy.
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Chinese Taipei defeated host Bangladesh, India will face a motivated opponent a technically sound Chinese Taipei ready to push for their first-ever World Cup final appearance.
While India enters the final as the overwhelming favourite, the title clash is far from a formality. Chinese Taipei have been a consistent challenger in Asia since the 2018 Asian Games and have steadily narrowed the gap with India. Their silver medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games makes them one of the most tactically disciplined sides in international kabaddi.
A Shot at Back-to-Back World Titles
The 2025 campaign has been another demonstration of India’s depth in women’s kabaddi. With their raiders consistently delivering under pressure and the defensive unit suffocating opponents with timely tackles, India have looked in complete control throughout the tournament.
Now, just one win stands between them and retaining their World Cup crown. A victory on Monday would add yet another chapter to India’s decorated kabaddi legacy and further cement their status as the undisputed leaders of the sport.
