On a night that will go down in history as one of the most iconic in the history of Indian cricket, indian women defending champions defeated Australia through five wickets to break into the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 end. Led by an impressive century of Jemimah Rodrigues (127 of 114)* and a brave 89 of Harmanpreet KaurIndia chased a daunting target of 339 runs with nine balls to spare, sending the home crowd into delirium.
Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur write a golden chapter in Indian cricket
After Australia posted a formidable 338, powered by Phoebe LitchfieldIt’s impressive 119 and Ellyse PerryWith 77 personnel made up, India faced an uphill battle. The chase started on a shaky note but Rodrigues and Harmanpreet’s composure soon turned the tide.
The pair built a magnificent partnership of 167 runs for the fourth wicket, mixing aggression with calculated risk-taking. Harmanpreet, leading from the front, played a fluid stroke, rotating the stroke beautifully and attacking the Australian spinners with precision.
Once Harmanpreet scored 89 off 88 deliveries, the equation became tense. But Jemimah, calm and determined, continued to anchor the innings, finding the support capable of Richa Ghosh and Amanjot Kaur. Her innings were a mix of elegance and temperament, marked by powerful drives and clever placement.
The winning moment came when Amanjot smashed through the sheets, sealing a famous victory for India. Jemimah ran to her teammate and wrapped her in a tight hug as the entire Indian team entered the field. Smriti MandhanaBeaming with joy, he was the first to join in as emotions boiled over both on and off the field.
India turns anguish into history
For years, Australia had been India’s biggest obstacle in major tournaments, from the 2017 World Cup final to the showpiece clash of the 2020 T20 World Cup. But that night, in front of a roaring Navi Mumbai crowd, India turned the tables in emphatic fashion.
During the break in the innings, Litchfield had said that Australia would have been happy with their total and, at one point, they looked set for over 350. However, India’s bowlers acquitted themselves admirably in the death overs, ensuring the target remained within reach. This victory wasn’t just about persecution: it was about redemption, faith, and emotion. As the crowd waved the tricolor in ecstasy, several fans were seen crying, overwhelmed by the magnitude of India’s triumph. With this victory, India set up a delightful final clash against South Africawhich will be played on Sunday.
This is how the fans reacted:
#End𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘! 🇮🇳#TeamIndia reserve your place in the #CWC25 Finale on a historic night in Navi Mumbai! 🥳👏
Dashboard ▶ https://t.co/ou9H5gN60l#WomenOfBlue | #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/RCo6FlbXSX
— BCCI Women (@BCCIMujeres) October 30, 2025
I can’t believe what I just saw. Jemi Rodrigues – it was amazing. One of the greatest human beings you will ever meet. One of the biggest hits you’ve ever seen. #INDvAUS #CWC25
-Isa Guha (@isaguha) October 30, 2025
🇮🇳 Hamari ladkiya kisi se kam nahi hai. Very proud of all of you. I love . “Bring it to the BIG Final.” Way to go @BCCIWomen #WomenWorldCup2025 #CWC25 @ImHarmanpreet and team 💥❤️
— Harbhajan Turbanador (@harbhajan_singh) October 30, 2025
The last time Australia lost a #ICCCWomenWorldCup The match was against India at Derby on July 20, 2017. Since then, they have not lost a single match in their previous 15 World Cup matches until tonight!#CWC25 #INDWvsAUSW
-Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) October 30, 2025
THE MISSION 𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐈𝐓 𝐀𝐓 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 IS IN 🇮🇳 💙 pic.twitter.com/kJsrtCw95M
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) October 30, 2025
Wow.. What a chase.. any team that beats Australia deserves to win the World Cup.. #WomenWorldCup2025
—Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 30, 2025
https://twitter.com/AusWomenCricket/status/1983945783599620205
– Cricket Out of Context (@GemsOfCricket) October 30, 2025
Finals darling 🔥🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/EJyv8ItmJp
– Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) October 30, 2025
Numbers 3 are numbers 1 in the world cups 😉💙 pic.twitter.com/Cr6LIWkYlg
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) October 30, 2025
Jemi, what an absolute superstar! #God’sfavoritechild
Let’s go 🇮🇳!! #INDvsAUS—Shikha Pandey (@shikhashauny) October 30, 2025
From being left out of the team at the beginning of the World Cup to leading your team to the final.
Take a bow Jemimah 👏
—Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) October 30, 2025
Jemimah Rodrigues stands tall as India beat Australia to book #CWC25 last place in a historic chase 🔥#INDvAUS 📝: https://t.co/9KxaD9Y7AI pic.twitter.com/BW2MqEM91v
— ICC (@ICC) October 30, 2025
One last push! 🏆#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/mK4kk8ekGD
– Kings of Punjab (@PunjabKingsIPL) October 30, 2025
A pleasure to see this chase @BCCIWomen with calm and composure. Too Good by Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur. That Richa Ghosh cameo was crucial. pic.twitter.com/H1dTGKtwFs
—Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 30, 2025
Not just a record chase, but one of the biggest, following one of the best WWC entrances by @JemiRodrigues #INDvsAUS #worldcup2025
— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) October 30, 2025
Absolute scenes in between. 🥹🥹🥹🥹
– Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) October 30, 2025
This is the biggest day in the history of Indian women’s cricket.
—Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 30, 2025
Bharat ki beti on it 💪🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/PunTvZKTF4
– Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) October 30, 2025
Historic victory for India 🙌 – India vs South Africa in the World Cup final on Sunday #women #cricket #INDvAUS #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/J4Ei6zISCY
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 30, 2025
India to the final. What a game. What a performance 🫡
Jemimah Rodrigues – What an entry 🏏
He led the team across the finish line. The entire nation will be glued to their televisions this Sunday#WomenWorldCup2025
-DK (@DineshKarthik) October 30, 2025
Jemimah has masterminded the greatest run chase in women’s ODI history with a masterclass century to make an indelible impact on this tournament and the women’s game. India has humiliated the mighty Australians and will face SA in the final. On Sunday, the women’s ODI will see a new champion!
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 30, 2025
🇮🇳💪🏻👏 🫡 pic.twitter.com/Kh1B24asHw
-Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) October 30, 2025
Wow, just WOW!! Very happy and PROUD of our women!! Simply AMAZINGGGGGGH!! Well done Jemi!! You are an absolute DELIGHT!! An ABSOLUTE CHAMPION!! Well done Harman for a captain’s knock!! Just CLASS!! 💪🏾ONE MORE MISSING!! Come on GIRLS!!
—Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) October 30, 2025
JEMI JEMI JEMIIII – INDIA INDIA INDIA come onnnnnnn @BCCIWomen let’s gonnnnnnn
– Parth Jindal (@ParthJindal11) October 30, 2025
What a game of cricket, an excellent advert for the sport.
Jemi Rodrigues, dropped during this tournament, moved up to 3 today and played probably the best innings in a World Cup knockout chase.
congratulations india
Highly successful final showdown between IND and SA #WCW25 pic.twitter.com/MofhCcD3nS
—Carlos Brathwaite (@CRBrathwaite26) October 30, 2025
This article was first published in WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
