Jemimah Rodrigues Scripts History as India Women Pull Off Record Chase Against Australia to Enter World Cup Final
Navi Mumbai, October 30, 2025 —
In what will go down as one of the greatest matches in Women’s World Cup history, India Women chased down a mammoth target of 339 runs to defeat Australia Women in the 2nd Semi-Final at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.
The night belonged to Jemimah Rodrigues, whose unbeaten 124-run masterclass led India to a breathtaking victory with four balls to spare, propelling them into the Women’s World Cup 2025 Final.
Match Summary
Australia Women: 338 all out (49.5 overs)
India Women: 342/4 (49.2 overs)
Result: India Women won by 6 wickets
Player of the Match: Jemimah Rodrigues (127* off 134 balls)
Australia’s Explosive Start Sets the Stage
Australia won the toss and opted to bat first and their aggressive intent was clear from the start. Phoebe Litchfield (119 off 93) Ellesy Perry (77 off 88) and gave them a rock-solid platform, adding 132 for the first wicket.
After their departure, Ashleigh Gardner (63 off 45) played a fiery knock, peppering boundaries all around the ground. At one stage, Australia looked set to breach 360, but a late collapse triggered by Charani (2/49) and Deepti Sharma (2/73) bundled them out for 338 in 49.5 overs.
India’s Historic Chase Jemimah Leads the Way
Chasing 339 in a World Cup semifinal is a monumental task but India made it look like poetry in motion.Openers Smriti Mandhana (24) and Shafali Verma (10) gave India a fluent start before captain Harmanpreet Kaur (89 off 95) joined Jemimah Rodrigues in the middle. The pair stitched a majestic 162 run partnership that turned the tide completely in India’s favor.
Jemimah’s innings was a masterclass in control, timing, and temperament. She mixed elegance with aggression piercing gaps, rotating strike, and hitting boundaries when pressure built up. Her celebration after reaching her century arms raised, eyes closed captured the emotion of the moment.
When Harmanpreet fell for 89 in the 46th over, India still needed 33 runs. But Jemimah, ice-cool and determined, guided the chase alongside Richa Ghosh (26 off 16), after the departure of her Amanjot kaur joined taking India home with nine balls remaining.
Turning Points
HarmanpreetJemimah 162-run stand the backbone of India’s chase.
Indian bowlers double strike late in Australia’s innings prevented a 360+ total.
Jemimah’s lofted drive over extra cover for four in the final over the moment India sealed destiny.
Post-Match Reactions
“It feels unreal. I’ve always dreamed of finishing a match for India in a World Cup semifinal,” said Jemimah Rodrigues, holding back tears after being named Player of the Match.
“The support at DY Patil was unbelievable — they pushed us to believe, even when the run rate climbed high.”
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised her team’s composure:
“We’ve been waiting for this kind of moment for years. The girls showed heart, courage, and pure belief. We’re not done yet — one more step to go.”
India March into the Final
With this win, India storm into the Women’s World Cup 2025 Final, where they will face the South Africa. The team’s confidence is sky-high after pulling off the highest successful run chase in Women’s World Cup history.
Result: India Women won by 6 wickets (chased 339 record World Cup chase)
Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
Date: October 30, 2025
Occasion: ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 2nd Semi-Final
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