India Stuns Australia with Record Chase to Reach Women's World Cup Final
India made history by chasing down 339 to defeat Australia in the Women's ODI World Cup semi-final, reaching the final against South Africa. Jemimah Rodrigues scored an unbeaten 127, supported by Harmanpreet Kaur's 89. The win drew praise from cricket legends, marking India's highest successful chase in a Women's World Cup knockout match.
India's women's cricket team delivered a historic performance, defeating defending champions Australia in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 semi-final with a record chase of 339 runs at the DY Patil Stadium. Jemimah Rodrigues played a magnificent innings, remaining unbeaten on 127 off 134 balls, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur contributed a rapid 89 off 88 balls. Their 167-run partnership for the third wicket rescued India after early setbacks. The team reached 341 for 5 in 48.3 overs, setting a new benchmark for the highest successful chase in a Women's World Cup knockout match. The victory was lauded by cricket legends like Virender Sehwag, Rishabh Pant, and AB de Villiers, who praised the team's fearless approach and fighting spirit. Australia's innings was anchored by Phoebe Litchfield's 117, Ellyse Perry's 77, and Ashleigh Gardner's 63, but India's disciplined bowling, especially Deepti Sharma's two wickets in the final over, restricted them to 338. India will now face South Africa in the final, aiming to become the new champions.
