In a dazzling semi‑final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, India stunned Australia by chasing down 339 runs to book a place in the Women’s World Cup final. The hero of the day was Jemimah Rodrigues, who smashed an unbeaten 127 to guide her team to victory with five wickets in hand and nine balls to spare. Her partnership with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who contributed 89, was crucial in turning the match in India’s favor.
Australia, batting first, posted a formidable total largely thanks to opener Phoebe Litchfield’s century and well‑constructed contributions from other top‑order batters. However, despite the strong total, Australia’s fielding lapses and pivotal dropped catches proved expensive. When India came to bat, they lost two early wickets, but Rodrigues and Harmanpreet steadied the innings and then accelerated with authority. Rodrigues showed outstanding composure — especially after being dropped twice late in the innings — and finished off the chase with style.
This win not only sees India advance to the final but also sets a new benchmark for the highest successful chase in women’s ODI history. The victory underlines the team’s resilience and ability to deliver on the big stage, confirming that their home‑turf ambitions are very much alive.
