India vs Australia Women’s World Cup 2025 Semi-Final Highlights
In a thrilling semi-final clash at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Thursday, in the India vs Australia Women’s World Cup 2025 Semi-Final Indian women’s team created history. With a memorable century from Jemimah Rodrigues and a brilliant innings from captain Harmanpreet Kaur, India defeated Australia by five wickets to reach the final of the Women’s World Cup 2025.
This wasn’t just a semi-final win — it was a record-breaking chase, the highest successful run chase in women’s cricket history. India chased down the massive target of 339 runs in just 49.2 overs.
Australia’s Explosive Performance – 338 on the Board
Batting first, the Australian women’s team put on an exceptional performance, scoring 338 runs in 49.5 overs. Though Alyssa Healy was dismissed early, young batter Phoebe Litchfield took charge with a superb 119 off 93 balls.
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She was well supported by Ellyse Perry, who scored 77 runs, as the duo added a 155-run partnership.
Later, Ash Gardner provided the perfect finishing touch with a blazing 63 off 45 balls.
For India, Shree Charani was the most effective bowler, taking 2 wickets for 49 runs, while Deepti Sharma also picked up two wickets.
India’s Innings – Jemimah and Harmanpreet Script History
Chasing a huge target, India began steadily. Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana gave the team a quick start, but the real magic came from Jemimah Rodrigues (127 runs off 134 balls) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (89 off 88 balls).
Their partnership anchored the innings and guided India towards victory. Jemimah’s knock will go down as one of the greatest innings in Women’s World Cup history.
India reached the target with eight balls to spare, registering a five-wicket win.
India Reach Women’s World Cup Final for the Third Time
With this victory, India have entered the Women’s World Cup final for the third time.
They will face South Africa in the summit clash — guaranteeing a new champion in 2025.
Despite suffering a few defeats in the group stage, the Indian team produced its most historic performance ever when it mattered most.
Match Summary
- Venue: DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Match: India vs Australia, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Semi-Final
- Result: India won by 5 wickets
- Toss: Australia elected to bat
- Australia: 338 (49.5 overs)
- India: 339/5 (49.2 overs)
India Women’s Squad:
Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Amanjot Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur.
Australia Women’s Squad:
Phoebe Litchfield, Alyssa Healy (wk/c), Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt.
India’s Golden Moment
This victory marks a new golden chapter in Indian women’s cricket. Jemimah Rodrigues’ century will be remembered for years to come — not just as an innings, but as a story that will inspire a generation.
Now, all eyes are on the final showdown, where India stands just one step away from making history.
