Navi Mumbai, October 30, 2025 (IST): India scripted history by defeating Australia by 5 wickets in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 semi-final at the DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. In a breathtaking contest, India chased down 339 runs, achieving the highest successful run-chase in women’s ODI history and becoming the first team to chase over 300 in a World Cup knockout (men or women).
Australia had posted a massive 338 (49.5 overs), but India responded with a stunning 341/5 in 48.3 overs, sealing their place in the grand finale against South Africa on November 2, 2025.
Match Summary
Australia Innings — 338 All Out (49.5 overs)
- Phoebe Litchfield dazzled with a brilliant 119 off 93 balls, anchoring Australia’s innings.
- Ellyse Perry (77 off 88) and Ashleigh Gardner (63 off 45) provided key partnerships.
- India’s bowlers fought back in the death overs, with Deepti Sharma and N. Shree Charani taking crucial wickets to limit Australia below 340.
India Innings — 341/5 (48.3 overs)
- Jemimah Rodrigues delivered a career-defining 127 off 134 balls*, earning the Player of the Match title.
- She shared a crucial 167-run stand with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who played a composed supporting innings.
- Late cameos from Richa Ghosh (26 off 16) and Amanjot Kaur sealed the historic chase with 9 balls to spare.
Top Performers
| Category | Player | Performance |
| Best Batter (India) | Jemimah Rodrigues | 127* (134) — match-winning century |
| Best Batter (Australia) | Phoebe Litchfield | 119 (93) — set up a challenging total |
| Best Bowler (India) | N. Shree Charani | 10–0–49–2 — broke key partnerships |
| Best Bowler (India) | Deepti Sharma | 9.5–0–73–2 — double strike in final overs |
| Best Bowler (Australia) | Annabel Sutherland | 10–0–69–2 — key wickets in middle overs |
Records and Highlights
- India’s 341/5 is now the highest successful ODI chase in women’s cricket history.
- It’s also the first 300+ chase in a World Cup knockout match (across men’s and women’s formats).
- Australia’s 15-match World Cup winning streak was broken by India.
- This is India’s third appearance in a Women’s World Cup final (after 2005 and 2017).
Key Moments of the Match
- Early setback, solid recovery: India lost both openers early, but Rodrigues and Harmanpreet stabilized the innings with smart strike rotation and boundary placement.
- Australian dominance interrupted: Deepti Sharma’s two wickets in the 48th over prevented Australia from crossing 350.
- Finishing flourish: Richa Ghosh’s aggressive cameo and Amanjot Kaur’s calm finish turned the chase into a statement victory.
What’s Next
India will face South Africa in the final on November 2, 2025, at Navi Mumbai. South Africa qualified after defeating England in a thrilling semi-final earlier this week. India will aim to win their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title and rewrite history on home soil.
Scorecard Summary
Australia: 338 all out (Litchfield 119, Perry 77, Gardner 63; Charani 2/49, Deepti 2/73)
India: 341/5 (Rodrigues 127*, Harmanpreet 63, Richa 26; Sutherland 2/69, Garth 2 wickets)
Result: India won by 5 wickets
- Teamwork and calm under pressure are key lessons from this game.
- Partnerships matter more than quick runs early on.
- Smart bowling in death overs can change the game.
- Preparation, patience, and confidence can turn even impossible chases into victory.
