Jemimah’s unbeaten 127 guides India to a record five-wicket win over Australia in the Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final.
India Beat Australia To Enter World Cup Final
Jemimah Rodrigues joins elite list after a match-winning knock that powered India women to a thrilling five-wicket win over Australia in the Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Chasing a target of 339 runs, India reached 340/5 in 48.5 overs, thanks to Jemimah’s unbeaten 127 off 134 balls and captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s 89 off 93 balls.
The victory took India to their third-ever World Cup final, where they will face South Africa on November 2 in Navi Mumbai.
Australia Women Innings — 338/6 (50 Overs)
After winning the toss and batting first, Australia posted a commanding total. Beth Mooney scored a classy 104 off 118 balls, while Ellyse Perry added 78 off 66.
A late flourish from Ashleigh Gardner (52 off 40) helped push the total beyond 330. Despite occasional breakthroughs, India’s bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs.
India Bowling:
- Renuka Singh: 10-0-61-3
- Deepti Sharma: 10-0-58-1
- Pooja Vastrakar: 9-0-64-1
- Shreyanka Patil: 8-0-52-0
- Rajeshwari Gayakwad: 8-0-63-0
Australia set India a record chase of 339 runs.
India Women Innings — 340/5 (48.5 Overs)
India’s chase began cautiously as Smriti Mandhana (22) and Shafali Verma (18) fell early. The team was 58/2 when Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues came together to rebuild the innings.
Their 157-run partnership for the third wicket changed the game completely. Harmanpreet’s aggressive 89 included nine fours and two sixes before she fell to Gardner.
From there, Jemimah held the innings together with calm determination. She paced her knock beautifully, taking calculated risks while finding gaps at will.
Richa Ghosh (27 off 24) and Deepti Sharma (25 off 21) played crucial cameos to ensure India crossed the line comfortably.
Top Scores (India):
- Jemimah Rodrigues: 127* (134 balls, 14 fours, 2 sixes)
- Harmanpreet Kaur: 89 (93 balls, 9 fours, 2 sixes)
- Richa Ghosh: 27 (24 balls)
- Deepti Sharma: 25 (21 balls)
Australia Bowling:
- Annabel Sutherland: 9.5-0-72-1
- Megan Schutt: 10-0-60-1
- Ellyse Perry: 8-0-64-1
- Ashleigh Gardner: 10-0-67-2
- Alana King: 8-0-57-0
Result: India Women won by 5 wickets
Player of the Match: Jemimah Rodrigues (127* off 134)
Jemimah Rodrigues Joins Elite List With Record Ton
With this innings, Jemimah Rodrigues joins elite alongside Nat Sciver-Brunt, becoming only the second batter in Women’s World Cup history to score a century in a knockout run chase.
Sciver-Brunt’s 148* came in the 2022 final, but Jemimah’s knock now stands as one of the most iconic chases ever by an Indian batter.
Her innings also marked the highest individual score by an Indian in a World Cup semi-final, surpassing Harmanpreet’s 171* against Australia in 2017.
India To Face South Africa In The Final
India will now face South Africa women in the World Cup 2025 final at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on November 2.
South Africa sealed their spot after a dominant 125-run win over England in the first semi-final. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt scored a brilliant century (114 off 119) to lead her team to victory.
The grand finale promises fireworks as both sides look to lift their maiden Women’s World Cup trophy.
Match Summary:
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Women | 338/6 | 50.0 | — |
| India Women | 340/5 | 48.5 | India won by 5 wickets |
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