In a historic night that the Indian cricket fandom will always remember, India’s women’s cricket team gave one of the most unforgettable performances in the history of the game as they won against seven-time champions, Australia in the semi-final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. And the highlight of the night was an unbeaten 127 runs from Jemimah Rodrigues, which took India straight to the finals.
The Match & the Golden Moment
On 30th October, 2025 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Australia earned a massive total of 338 runs all out in 49.5 overs, powered by Phoebe Litchfield’s century, and with notable contributions from Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner.
Chasing 339 runs, India’s aim looked intimidating, but the script flipped when Jemimah jumped into action. From early on, Jemimah Rodrigues remained undefeated on 127 runs off 134 balls, with 14 fours, taking India to 341/5 in 48.3 overs. This took India towards a five-wicket win with nine balls to spare.
What makes this victory even more special:
- It’s the highest ever successful chase in women’s ODI history.
- It came in a knockout (semi-final) of a World Cup, the first time a 300-plus chase has been achieved in a World Cup knockout (men’s or women’s).
- Australia’s unshakable winning-streak in the World Cup (15 matches) came to an end.
Beyond the Numbers
Jemimah Rodrigues innings were much more than just runs. It is more of a comeback story, a proof of our team’s resilience and strength. She told how she had “cried almost every day” during this tournament, fighting anxiety and thoughts of self-doubt. In her own words: “Today was not about my fifty or my hundred. Today was about making India win.”
Her belief in God also played a major part in this historic win. She revealed how she drew strength during the tense moments from a Bible verse: “Just stand still and God will fight for you”.
While expressing her relief and happiness, she got emotional not once but twice in her post-match interview. Meanwhile, Australian media channels were left amazed at the “innings of a lifetime” and a fielding collapse that cost the Australian team a great deal.
The Bigger Picture
This win has lifted Indian women’s cricket team into the World Cup final for the third time in their history (after 2005 and 2017). It has also sent a message to the world that Indian women’s cricket is about to step into the big horizons, and is ready to rise spectacularly. The 167-run association between Jemimah and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (who made 89 runs) formed the integral foundation of the chase.
The whole India joined in celebration, not just for the victory, but for the way it was won. The dressing-room scenes post-match were emotional and happy.
What’s Next
With this historic victory, India is now set to face South Africa’s women’s team in the final match on Sunday. The stage is ready for a new world champion to be recognised, and India will hopefully carry into the final match not just the momentum, but a newfound enthusiasm too.
Final Thoughts
Jemimah’s unforgettable performance of 127 runs not out under immense pressure, in a record-breaking chase, in a World Cup semi-final, will live in the Indian sport history. It predicts the positive trajectory of women’s cricket in India: inspired, fearless, talented, and ready to take the centre stage.
For readers of The Alert Media, it’s a story of inspiration, resilience, and mission-accomplished under pressure.
India’s women’s team has not merely reached the final, they have accomplished that in style, with a golden moment which will be remembered for generations to come.
