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India Women defeated Australia Women by 5 wickets in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 second semi-final on October 30, 2025, at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.
This historic upset saw India chase down 339—the highest successful run-chase in women’s ODI history—to reach their third World Cup final (previously 1982, 2017), where they’ll face South Africa on November
Player of the Match: Jemimah Rodrigues—promoted to No. 3, survived three drops, and anchored a 167-run stand with captain Harmanpreet.
Impact
Shattered Australia’s aura: Ended their 15-match ODI World Cup winning streak (since 2017 semi-final loss to India) and 16-match unbeaten run in the tournament. Australia, 7-time champions, hadn’t lost a World Cup game in 8 years.
Historic for India: First knockout win vs. Australia since 2017; only their 3rd World Cup final. Boosted morale after a mixed league stage (3 wins, 3 losses, 1 NR).
Global milestone: Highest chase in women’s ODI (beats Australia’s own 331 earlier in tournament); highest in any World Cup knockout (men’s or women’s
Post-match emotions: Jemimah tearfully dedicated to family/coach: “Wanted to win for India… we’ve lost crunch games before.” Harmanpreet: “Any player can win any match.” Healy: “Stings… but exciting cycle ahead.”
This epic thriller wasn’t luck—India’s belief triumphed over Australia’s dominance. Jemimah’s grit (127* despite drops/lives) and team maturity turned a daunting 339 into triumph, proving depth beyond stars.
Australia’s era challenged: Their juggernaut halted signals rising parity—India/SA now contenders. Women’s cricket thrives: Records smashed, fans hooked (echoing men’s 2011 magic).
Final verdict: India owns the narrative—from underdogs to finalists. Bring the trophy home! 🇮🇳🏆 #INDvSA awaits.
