India Enters Women’s World Cup Final 2025 After Beating Australia

ByAjay Gulia

On 30 October 2025, India scripted history by chasing down 339 runs — the highest successful run chase in Women’s ODI history — to defeat Australia by five wickets in the second semi-final at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.

Jemimah Rodrigues was the star of the match, scoring a match-winning unbeaten 127 and sharing a 167-run partnership with captain Harmanpreet Kaur (89) to guide India to victory with nine balls to spare.

Batting first, Australia posted 338 all out, powered by Phoebe Litchfield’s 119 (93 balls) and contributions from Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner (63). However, India’s disciplined bowling and steady chase turned the tide.

Player of the Match: Jemimah Rodrigues (127* off 134 balls)
Historic Milestone: Highest-ever successful chase (339) in Women’s ODI history
Final: India 🇮🇳 vs South Africa 🇿🇦 on Sunday

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