DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | October 30, 2025
India produced a stunning performance to beat Australia by 5 wickets in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 semifinal, chasing down a record 339-run target — the highest successful run-chase in tournament history.
Jemimah Rodrigues was the star of the night, scoring an unbeaten 127 off 134 balls, guiding India to victory in the final overs. Harmanpreet Kaur played a captain’s knock of 89 (88), while Richa Ghosh’s quickfire 26(16) ensured India crossed the line with 8 balls to spare.
Earlier, Australia had posted 338 all out — powered by Phoebe Litchfield’s 119 and Ellyse Perry’s 77 — before the Indian bowlers staged a comeback with key wickets in the death overs.
With this historic win, India stormed into the final of the Women’s World Cup 2025, ending Australia’s reign as defending champions.
Top Performers:
Jemimah Rodrigues – 127* (134)
Harmanpreet Kaur – 89 (88)
Phoebe Litchfield – 119 (93)
Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma – 2 wickets
Result: India Women won by 5 wickets
Next: India to play the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Final at DY Patil, Navi Mumbai against South Africa.
