On a roaring night at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, the Indian women’s cricket team delivered a performance that shook the foundations of world cricket and silenced every lingering doubt about their stature.
With nerves of steel and hearts blazing with ambition, Jemimah Rodrigues’ masterclass century powered India to a thrilling five-wicket win over Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal — a victory that not only secured India’s third World Cup final spot (after 2005 & 2017) but also sent a bold, unmistakable message to the cricketing world:
This Indian women’s team is world-class — and capable of conquering anyone.
Chasing Australia’s formidable 338-run total, India didn’t flinch.
When early wickets of Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana fell, the pressure mounted — but Jemimah Rodrigues walked in with ice in her veins and fire in her bat.
She joined skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, and together they stitched a majestic 167-run stand off just 156 balls, turning panic into power and pressure into purpose.
Harmanpreet’s fearless 89 laid the platform, but it was Jemimah’s sensational century — fearless, fluent, fierce — that carved India’s name into World Cup history.
Even after the skipper’s dismissal, Jemimah stayed calm, guiding India home with support from Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, and Amanjot Kaur, who sealed the chase in the 49th over.
The numbers tell the story of greatness:
Highest successful chase in Women’s ODI history
Highest successful chase in any World Cup knockout match — across men’s and women’s cricket
Defeated the world-dominant Australia in a do-or-die semifinal
The win wasn’t just historic — it was a statement.
Cricket Legends React
Mithali Raj: A knock for the ages. Jemimah and Harmanpreet showed world-class temperament. India was never out of the contest.”
Virat Kohli: A true display of resilience, belief, and passion. Standout performance by Jemimah!”
Sachin Tendulkar: Well done, Jemimah & Harmanpreet, for leading from the front. Keep the tricolor flying high!”
Gautam Gambhir: It ain’t over till it’s over! What a performance, girls!”
Shubman Gill: Absolute grit. What a win! An innings to remember!”
With South Africa awaiting in the final, one thing is crystal clear — this Indian women’s team isn’t just participating in world cricket; they’re redefining it.
They are fearless.
They are world-beaters.
And they are just one step away from glory on home soil.
India believes.
The world watches.
History awaits.
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