Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra, India), October 30: India’s women’s cricket team entered the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final after a record-breaking win over Australia by five wickets in Navi Mumbai. Chasing a massive 339-run target, India achieved the highest successful run chase in women’s ODI and World Cup history with nine balls to spare.
Jemimah Rodrigues played a spectacular unbeaten innings of 127 off 134 balls, partnering with captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who scored 89 off 88 balls. Their 167-run stand turned the game after early setbacks and became India’s highest-ever partnership in a World Cup knockout match. Cameo finishes from Richa Ghosh (26* off 16) and Amanjot Kaur (15* off 8) sealed the victory.
Australia had earlier posted 338 runs, powered by Phoebe Litchfield’s dazzling 119 off 93 balls and Ellyse Perry’s 77. Shree Charani and Amanjot Kaur led India’s bowling, restricting the Aussies in the final overs.
India will now face South Africa in the final on November 2, guaranteeing a first-time Women’s World Cup champion.
– The above report is a summary by Perplexity of ANI report, 30 Oct, 2025.
