Mumbai, October 31 (Udaipur Kiran) — It was a night to remember for Indian cricket fans as Team India scripted history, defeating Australia by 5 wickets in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 semi-final at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. The victory not only sealed India’s spot in the final but also broke a long-standing jinx against Australia — the team that had repeatedly shattered India’s World Cup dreams.
After the final winning run was scored, emotions overflowed in the Indian camp. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur broke down in tears in the dugout, while Jemimah Rodrigues, the star of the match, was seen crying on the field, overwhelmed with joy. The ICC shared the heart-touching video of the moment on its social media platforms, where fans across the world are showering love and pride for India’s daughters.
India’s Record-Breaking Win
Australia set a daunting target of 339 runs, powered by Phoebe Litchfield’s brilliant 119, Ellyse Perry’s 77, and Ashleigh Gardner’s quickfire 63 off 45 balls. For India, Shree Charani was the most economical bowler, taking 2 wickets for 49 runs, while Deepti Sharma also picked up two crucial wickets late in the innings.
Chasing a target this big was never easy — India had never chased more than 265 runs in ODI history, and the highest successful chase in Women’s World Cup history before this match was 331 runs.
But the Indian women broke every record in style. Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 127-run masterclass and Harmanpreet Kaur’s fighting 89 powered India to a historic chase, sealing the win with nine balls to spare. India’s fearless approach and composure under pressure turned what seemed impossible into one of the greatest moments in Indian women’s cricket history.
Jemimah was rightfully named Player of the Match for her sensational century.
Emotional Scenes After the Win
As the final runs were scored, Indian players were seen hugging, crying, and cheering in disbelief. Harmanpreet couldn’t hold back her emotions, tears streaming down her face as the team embraced in celebration. Jemimah, who had stood tall under immense pressure, knelt on the field with tears of relief and pride.
Fans called the moment “India’s redemption”, remembering the heartbreaks of 2005 and 2017, when India fell short in the finals. But this time, the story is different — India’s daughters have conquered Australia’s dominance and booked a place in the final.
The Road Ahead
With this victory, India has advanced to the final against South Africa, to be played on November 2 at the same venue. Both teams will fight for their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title, and after Thursday’s emotional triumph, India will enter the final brimming with confidence and belief.
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