Navi Mumbai: In a spectacular display of skill and determination, Jemimah Rodrigues powered India into the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final after defeating the seven-time world champions Australia in the semifinal clash at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Australian skipper Alyssa Healy saw her side post a record-breaking total. Opener Phoebe Litchfield played a sensational innings, smashing 119 off just 93 balls, guiding Australia to 338 all out — the highest-ever total in a Women’s World Cup semifinal, surpassing South Africa’s 319 against England in the first semifinal of the ongoing tournament.
However, India responded with grit and brilliance. Leading the chase, Jemimah Rodrigues delivered one of the finest knocks of her career, crafting a sublime 127 off 134 balls, filled with composure and impeccable timing.
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur provided solid support with a crucial 89-run innings, while Richa Ghosh added the finishing touch with a quickfire 26 off 16 balls, ensuring India crossed the finish line in style.
The result marks a historic win for India, dethroning the reigning champions and booking their place in the World Cup final.
The greatest run chase in the history of women’s cricket and all credit goes to Jemimah Rodrigues. An innings of a lifetime by her. pic.twitter.com/wV9jP606je
— ADITYA (@Wxtreme10) October 30, 2025
India will now face South Africa in the summit clash on Sunday, in what promises to be an electrifying showdown between two of the tournament’s most consistent sides.