India Vs Australia Highlights, ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Semifinal
In a thrilling semifinal, India achieved a record chase to reach the Women's World Cup final by defeating Australia with a five-wicket victory. Chasing an imposing target of 339, Jemimah Rodrigues played a masterful innings, remaining unbeaten on 127 runs from 134 balls.
Key Performances
- Jemimah Rodrigues: Anchored the innings with a stunning unbeaten 127 off 134 deliveries.
- Harmanpreet Kaur: Scored a vital 89 runs from 88 balls, providing crucial support.
- Deepti Sharma: Added 24 useful runs.
- Richa Ghosh: Contributed 26 important runs in the chase.
Historic Chase
The match, held in Navi Mumbai, witnessed the highest successful chase ever in a World Cup knockout match, across both men’s and women’s cricket. The Indian team overhauled the target with nine balls remaining, creating an unforgettable cricket moment.
"The Navi Mumbai crowd has witnessed a run chase for the ages, the highest successful chase ever in a World Cup knockout game across both men’s and women’s cricket."
Emotions ran high with tears in the eyes of Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues, followed by joyous celebrations in the Indian camp. The Australian dominance in ODI World Cups, unbroken since their defeat in 2017 against India, has finally come to an end once again at the hands of the Indian team.
"Australia’s juggernaut has finally been halted. Their last defeat in an ODI World Cup came in 2017 against India, and it is India once again who bring their streak to an end."
Looking Ahead
This victory sets up a final between India and South Africa, where a new Women's World Cup champion will be crowned on Sunday, 2nd November.
Author's summary: India's remarkable chase led by Jemimah Rodrigues' unbeaten 127 marks the highest ever successful run chase in a World Cup knockout and ends Australia's long winning streak.
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