World Cup 2025: Jemimah Rodrigues’ Stunning Century Lifts India Women in IND-W vs AUS-W Semi-Final

In the second Semi-final of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, the hosts India Women faced a massive target of 339 runs against the defending champions and seven-time winners Australia Women.

During this high-scoring thriller, Jemimah Rodrigues led the charge with a brilliant century, inspiring the India Women’s cricket team to a record chase alongside skipper Harmanpreet Kaur in one of the most memorable semi-finals in World Cup history.

World Cup 2025 Semi-Final: Australia Post Huge 338 Before India’s Record Chase

Australia Women won the toss and scored 338 all out in 49.5 overs, where Phoebe Litchfield smashed a 77-ball century and scored 119 runs off 93 balls with 17 fours and three sixes. Also, Ellyse Perry scored 77 off 88 balls, and Ashleigh Gardner scored 63 off 45 balls for that giant total.

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Jemimah Rodrigues’ Heroic 127 Under Pressure Powers India Women to Semi-Final Win

Chasing down the mammoth target in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Semi-final, the India Women’s cricket team started confidently as the openers provided quick runs but couldn’t convert them into big scores.

Shafali Verma, making her impressive WODI comeback, struck 10 runs off five balls, while Smriti Mandhana contributed a fluent 24 off 24 deliveries to set the tone against Australia Women.

Under pressure, Jemimah Rodrigues and captain Harmanpreet Kaur built a remarkable 167-run partnership for the third wicket, keeping India Women alive in the high-stakes semi-final. Harmanpreet played a captain’s knock of 89 off 88 balls, while Jemimah Rodrigues anchored the innings with composure and class.

In the middle order, Deepti Sharma (24 off 17 balls), Richa Ghosh (26 off 16 balls), and Amanjot Kaur (15 not out off eight balls) provided crucial support, ensuring the chase stayed on track. India Women successfully achieved the record target in 48.3 overs, winning by five wickets in one of the most thrilling matches of the tournament.

Jemimah Rodrigues completed her unforgettable century in 115 balls, showing extraordinary focus as she guided India Women to the Final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Remaining unbeaten on 127 from 134 balls with 14 boundaries, the right-handed batter demonstrated her ability to thrive under pressure and deliver a match-winning performance when it mattered most.

Frequently Asked Questions 

1. What was the result of the India Women vs Australia Women Semi-final in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025?

India Women defeated Australia Women by five wickets in the second Semi-final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. They successfully chased down a record target of 339 runs, securing their spot in the tournament final.

2. Who was the star performer for India Women in the World Cup 2025 Semi-final against Australia?

Jemimah Rodrigues was the standout performer, scoring an unbeaten 127 off 134 balls. Her match-winning century under pressure, along with Harmanpreet Kaur’s 89, guided India Women to a historic victory.

3. How did Australian Women perform in the Semi-final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025?

Australia Women posted a massive total of 338 all out in 49.5 overs. Phoebe Litchfield scored 119 runs off 93 balls, Ellyse Perry added 77, and Ashleigh Gardner contributed 63 to power their innings.

4. What was the key partnership that helped India Women chase down 339 runs?

The crucial 167-run partnership between Jemimah Rodrigues and captain Harmanpreet Kaur for the third wicket was the turning point of the match. Their stand stabilized the innings and set the foundation for India’s record chase.

5. How many runs did Jemimah Rodrigues score in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Semi-final?

Jemimah Rodrigues remained unbeaten on 127 runs from 134 balls, hitting 14 boundaries. Her calm and composed innings under pressure helped India Women reach the target and advance to the final.