India Scripts History with Record Chase to Reach Women's World Cup Final
India made history by chasing down 339 against Australia in the Women's World Cup semi-final, powered by Jemimah Rodrigues' unbeaten 127 and Harmanpreet Kaur's 89. The win, sealed with five wickets and nine balls to spare, marked the highest successful chase in Women's ODI history and the first 300+ chase in a World Cup knockout. India will face South Africa in the final.
India celebrated a historic victory over Australia in the Women's ODI World Cup semi-final, chasing a mammoth 339 to reach the final for the first time in years. Jemimah Rodrigues led the charge with an unbeaten 127, her maiden World Cup century, while Harmanpreet Kaur supported with a fiery 89. Their 167-run partnership turned the tide after early setbacks. The match set multiple records, including the highest successful chase in Women's ODI history and the first time a team chased 300+ in a World Cup knockout game. Australia's total of 338, built on Phoebe Litchfield's 119, Ellyse Perry's 77, and Ashleigh Gardner's 63, was not enough. Richa Ghosh's quickfire 26 helped India cross the line in 48.3 overs at 341/5. The win sparked nationwide celebrations, with fans comparing the joy to Diwali. India will now face South Africa in the final at the same venue.
