In one of the most thrilling encounters in women’s cricket history, India Women stunned the cricketing world by defeating the mighty Australia Women by 5 wickets in the 2nd semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at Navi Mumbai. Chasing a monumental target of 339 runs, India scripted a record-breaking win, powered by a majestic century from Jemimah Rodrigues and a captain’s knock from Harmanpreet Kaur, to seal their place in the tournament’s grand finale.
Opting a bat first after winning the toss, Australia innings began with shaky notes when skipper Alyssa Healy departed on 5 india got dream Start in this semifinal,while Litchfield’s dazzling innings of 119 off 93 balls, including 17 boundaries and 3 sixes, stood as the backbone of Australia’s innings, 155 run partnership between Litchfield and Perry, who contributed a composed 77 off 88 deliveries, ensuring the scoreboard kept ticking.
While Beth Mooney managed only 24 runs and Thila McGrath added 12 runs, Ash Gardner added a brisk 63 from 45 balls, accelerating the innings in the final overs. Despite losing quick wickets at the end,at lower order Kim Garth added 17 valuable runs,Australia managed to post a formidable total 338 all round in 49.5 overs
For India Shree Charani is pick of the bowler took 2/49 in 10 overs also Deepti Sharma got 2 wickets, while kranti Gaud, Amanjot Kaur and Radha yadav chipped one wicket each.
Chasing 339 in a high-pressure semifinal was never going to be easy, india innings began with shaky notes when Shefali Verma fell on 10 while Smriti Mandhana looked good but managed only 24 leaving india 59/2 in 9.2 overs.
The innings truly came alive when Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur joined forces. Their remarkable 167 run partnership not only steadied the innings but shifted the momentum completely in India favor. Rodrigues displayed maturity beyond her years, crafting an unbeaten 127 off 134deliveries, filled with placement, patience, and poise. Harmanpreet, leading from the front, played a captain’s knock of 89 from 88 balls, attacking the bowlers whenever the required rate climbed.while Deepti Sharma added 24 valuable runs.
Rodrigues calmness and clever shot selection, coupled with Richa Ghosh of 26 off 16 balls and Amanjot Kaur 12 off 8 deliveries late Cameo, saw India home with 5 wickets in hand and 9 balls to spare.
Kim Garth is stand out bowler for Australia took 2/46 in 7 overs while Annabel Sutherland also get 2 wickets.
Match summary
Toss: Australia women won the toss and Opted to bat first
Australia innings: 338/10 in 49.5 overs
Top performer: Phoebe Litchfield 119 off 93 balls, shree Charani 2/49 in 10 overs
India innings: 341/5 in 48.3 overs
Top performer: Jemimah Rodrigues 127* off 134 deliveries , kim Garth 2/46 in 7 overs
Result: india women won by 5 wickets
Player of the match: Jemimah Rodrigues 127* off 134 balls