India Pull Off Record Chase to Stun Australia, Enter ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Final After Jemimah Rodrigues’ Heroic 127 in Navi Mumbai Thriller.
India defeated Australia by five wickets in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, successfully chasing a steep target of 339 runs set by Australia to reach the final.
Match Summary and Highlights
Australia Women batted first and posted 338 all out in 49.5 overs, powered by strong knocks from Phoebe Litchfield (119), Ellyse Perry (77), and Ashleigh Gardner (63).
India Women chased down the target, finishing with 341 for 5 in 48.3 overs. Jemimah Rodrigues led the run chase with a stunning 127, supported by significant contributions from Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana.
Amanjot Kaur hit the winning boundary, sparking celebrations as India stormed into the World Cup final.
Key moments included India fighting back from early losses and an injury to opening batter Pratika Rawal, with Shafali Verma stepping in.
Important Stats and Player Performances
Phoebe Litchfield’s 119 (93 balls) anchored Australia’s innings.
Ellyse Perry contributed 77 runs and joined Litchfield in a crucial partnership.
Jemimah Rodrigues played a match-winning 127 for India in a high-pressure semi-final chase.
Smriti Mandhana continued her strong tournament form, topping India’s run charts.
Harmanpreet Kaur stabilized the middle order under pressure.
Shree Charani was the pick among Indian bowlers with 2 wickets for 49 runs.
Schedule and Series Context
This match was the second semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
Australia came into the match unbeaten in the group stage, while India qualified despite late losses.
India will face South Africa in the Women’s World Cup final.
Past ODI Encounters
Earlier in September 2025, India and Australia played a 3-match ODI series as preparation for the World Cup, with Australia winning the first ODI and India winning the second.
Squad lists featured key players like Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues (India), Alyssa Healy, Ellyse Perry, and Ashleigh Gardner (Australia).
India’s win marks a historic chase and final entry, setting up a showdown with South Africa for the World Cup title.