India into Final after Record-Breaking Chase
In a thrilling semi-final of the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup, India defeated defending champions Australia by five wickets, successfully chasing down a record total of 339. Jemimah Rodrigues starred with an unbeaten 127 as India secured their place in the final.
Key Contributions and Match Flow
Australia had posted 338 after being put in to bat, with strong performances from Phoebe Litchfield (119), Ellyse Perry (77) and Ashleigh Gardner (63). India’s chase was anchored by Rodrigues, supported by a major partnership with Harmanpreet Kaur (89) and useful cameos from Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma. Critical catches dropped and fielding lapses by Australia proved costly in the final overs.
What This Means
This victory marks the highest successful run chase in the history of women’s ODIs. India will now face South Africa women’s cricket team in the final. The result underscores India’s growing dominance in women’s cricket and signals a historic moment for the team and the sport.
