In a spectacular clash at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, the Indian Women’s cricket team secured a thrilling 5-wicket victory over Australia Women in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final on October 30, 2025. Chasing a formidable target of 339 runs, India successfully reached 341/5 in 48.3 overs, with 9 balls to spare, to book their place in the final against South Africa.
Australia set a daunting target after putting up a massive total of 338 runs in 49.5 overs. The innings was led by a brilliant century from Phoebe Litchfield (119 off 93 balls), supported by Ellyse Perry’s 77 and a powerful late surge from Ashleigh Gardner (63 off 45 balls). Despite early breakthroughs by India’s bowlers, including 2 wickets each from Nallapureddy Charani and Deepti Sharma, Australia’s batting depth kept the scoreboard ticking.
In response, India’s innings was anchored spectacularly by Jemimah Rodrigues, who played an unbeaten knock of 127 runs off 134 balls, combining excellent stroke play with solid temperament. India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur contributed a crucial 89 runs off 88 balls, providing a perfect counterbalance in the chase. Support came from Richa Ghosh who added a quickfire 26 off 16 balls to keep the momentum going.
The victory ended Australia’s unbeaten streak in the tournament and marked an iconic moment for Indian women’s cricket, echoing Harmanpreet Kaur’s famous 2017 semifinal heroics against the same opponents. The win sends India into the World Cup final, where they will face South Africa, promising a riveting contest for the prestigious trophy.
