WWC 2025, SF 2, IND vs AUS: Jemimah’s exceptional 127* drives India into their third final

Women’s World Cup 2025, Semi-Final 2, IND vs AUS: Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 127 powers India to their third Women’s World Cup final.

Brief Scores: Australia 338/8 (Phoebe Litchfield 119, Sree Charani 2/49) lose to India 341/5 (Jemimah Rodrigues 127*, Kim Garth 2/46) by 5 wickets.

Player of the Match: Jemimah Rodrigues (127* off 134 balls)

In a jaw-dropping semi-final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, India rewrote World Cup history by chasing down 339 against Australia — the highest successful chase ever in a World Cup knockout, men’s or women’s. Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 127 was the heart of the miracle, a masterclass in timing and temperament that anchored India’s record pursuit. Supported by Harmanpreet Kaur’s 89, her innings turned pressure into poetry as India stormed into the 2025 Women’s World Cup final.

Talking Point: Sree Charani’s middle over spell
In a match dominated by Australia’s top order, Shree Charani emerged as India’s unlikely hero in the middle overs. With the visitors cruising towards a massive total, the left-arm spinner broke the rhythm of their innings with a brilliant double strike — removing Beth Mooney and Annabel Sutherland in quick succession. Her tight lines and clever variations not only fetched wickets but also slowed the scoring rate just when Australia were looking unstoppable. That spell shifted the momentum back towards India and proved crucial in preventing Australia from reaching the 400-run mark.

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Litchfield, Perry and Gardner shine as Australia post 338
Australia won the toss and elected to bat first, and they made the hosts pay. After an early jolt with skipper Alyssa Healy dismissed by Kranti Gaud, the visitors regrouped superbly. Phoebe Litchfield and Ellyse Perry built a commanding 155-run partnership for the second wicket, steadying the innings and then accelerating. Litchfield was outstanding with a fluent 119 off 93 balls, while Perry’s composed 77 laid the foundation for a huge total. Later, Ashleigh Gardner’s blistering 63 off 45 provided the finishing touch as Australia powered towards a dominant score.

India, however, fought back admirably in the final overs. Sree Charani’s twin strikes stalled the momentum before Deepti Sharma bowled a brilliant last over — taking two wickets in two balls and conceding just three runs, while a sharp throw from Amanjot Kaur and Richa Ghosh resulted in a run-out. From eyeing 400 at one stage, Australia were eventually bundled out for 338 in 49.5 overs, as India’s late surge brought some relief.

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Jemimah Rodrigues’ heroic ton helps India upset Australia
Guided by a majestic unbeaten 127 from Jemimah Rodrigues, India pulled off a stunning five-wicket victory over Australia with nine balls to spare to storm into the World Cup final. Chasing 339, Rodrigues anchored the innings alongside Harmanpreet Kaur (89), their century stand rescuing India after early setbacks. Richa Ghosh’s quickfire 26 off 16 balls added vital momentum in the closing stages before Amanjot Kaur sealed the win in style — smashing a short delivery from Sophie Molineux square on the off-side with two runs needed. The boundary sparked euphoric celebrations as India completed the highest successful run-chase in Women’s World Cup history, booking a historic final clash against South Africa.

Statistical Highlights from IND vs AUS, SF-2, Women’s World Cup 2025 game

• Kranti Gaud dismissed Alyssa Healy for the fourth time in WODIs.
• The second wicket partnership of 155 between Phoebe Litchfield & Ellyse Perry is the second-highest for this wicket in a knockout game of Women’s World Cup history.
• Phoebe Litchfield became the seventh batter to score a century in a knockout game of the Women’s World Cup.
• Phoebe Litchfield is the only batter, aged under 25, to have registered a century in a Women’s World Cup knockout game.
• Australia registered the second-highest team total in Women’s World Cup knockout games.
• Smriti Mandhana reached the 1000-run mark against Australia in WODIs. She is the second India batter to do so, after Mithali Raj (1123).
• The third wicket stand of 167 runs between Harmanpreet Kaur & Jemimah Rodrigues is the highest for this wicket for India against Australia in WODIs.
• The third wicket stand of 167 runs between Harmanpreet Kaur & Jemimah Rodrigues is the highest for any wicket by any team against Australia in Women’s World Cup history.
• Jemimah Rodrigues is the eighth batter, and the second India batter, to score a century in Women’s World Cup knockout games.
• India accomplished the highest run chase in WODI history.

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What’s next?
With a thrilling win over Australia, India have stormed into the final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, where they will face South Africa. The title clash is set to take place on 2 November 2025 at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, promising an electrifying contest as India chase their maiden World Cup crown on home soil.

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