India penned a historic moment in women’s cricket by completing the most successful run chase in Women’s World Cup history, defeat Australia through five wickets to break into the 2025 final in an exciting semi-final held on October 30.
India’s record chase surprises Australia
The epic match saw India chase AustraliaThe imposing goal of 339, led by Jemimah Rodrigues‘ heroic undefeated 127 and Harmanpreet KaurThe Momentum Change 89. Rodrigues arrived at the box early after losing the first game. Shafali Verma in the second over, and showed composure under pressure, anchoring the innings with masterful strokeplay and grit.
Harmanpreet joined Rodrigues in the middle and the duo’s partnership laid the foundation for one of India’s biggest wins, combining calculated aggression and quick running between the wickets. Despite Australia’s powerful bowling attack, both Indian batsmen held their nerve in the final overs, taking India past the finish line in 48.3 overs. The chase not only shattered previous World Cup records but also dispelled doubts about India’s ability to perform on big platforms, putting them on track for a maiden World Cup title.
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Pure emotion on display by Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues and Team India
As India’s victory was sealed, the magnitude of the moment overwhelmed Rodrigues, who burst into tears on the field and instantly became the emotional soul of the triumph. A viral video captured her and a visibly emotional Harmanpreet, hugging each other amid cheers from teammates and fans, with millions of viewers watching online as the raw display of passion and relief paralyzed the cricket world.
Rodrigues was deservedly named Player of the Match for her winning performance and spoke about her career in the post-match presentation. “I want to thank Jesus because I couldn’t have done this alone. I know he helped me get through today. I want to thank my mom, my dad, my coach and everyone who believed in me. The last four months have been very hard, but this seems like a dream and it still hasn’t fully sunk in.” Jemimah shared through tears.
His emotional outpouring reflected not only the intensity of the competition but also the personal resilience needed to ascend to the biggest stage after months of rigorous training and overcoming setbacks. The stirring semi-final victory has united fans and pundits, evoking widespread celebration across the country and solidifying Rodrigues’ legacy as one of the pillars of Indian cricket. As India bid for their first Women’s World Cup crown, their stirring victory over Australia will be remembered as a defining moment in the annals of the sport.
This article was first published in WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
