On Thursday, October 30, India Women made history by beating Australia Women in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The five-wicket victory not only ended Australia’s incredible winning streak of 15 World Cup matches, but it included one of the all-time great innings by India in a knockout match in any format of the game, that of Jemimah Rodrigues, who scored 127*.

Australia had earlier scored an imposing 338, thanks to Phoebe Litchfield's 119 off 93 balls, with contributions from Ellyse Perry (77) and Ashleigh Gardner (63). For India, the batting did not get off to the best of starts, losing Shafali Verma (10) and Smriti Mandhana (24) early. Jemimah and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (89) put together a partnership of 167 runs which completely turned the trajectory of the game. The right-hander got India across the finish line in a successful chase for 339, the highest chase ever for India in a WC match.

Jemimah's innings now ranks among the five highest individual scores by Indian batters in World Cup knockout matches, for both men and women.

5 Sourav Ganguly – 111 (vs Kenya, Durban, 2003 World Cup semifinal)*

Sourav Ganguly was the captain of the Indian batting attack in the 2003 semifinal against Kenya. Coming in to bat at No. 3, Ganguly scored a magnificent 111 not out off 114 balls which included five fours and five sixes, leading India to a total of 270/4. He formed a valuable second-wicket partnership of 103 along with Sachin Tendulkar (83). India ultimately went on to win the match by 91 runs, which propelled them into the final.

4 Virat Kohli – 117 (vs New Zealand, Mumbai, 2023 World Cup semifinal)

Ninety-seven years after Ganguly's innings in the last match, Kohli's 117 at Wankhede Stadium was once again a study in control and timing. It was his 50th ODI century and he did it in front of his hero, Sachin Tendulkar, in a total of 397/4. He hit nine fours and two sixes before falling to Tim Southee. Kohli's innings saw India through to the finals and was another memorable moment in Kohli's remarkable career.

3 Jemimah Rodrigues – 127 (vs Australia, Navi Mumbai, 2025 World Cup semifinal)*

In what was her first-ever World Cup knockout match, Jemimah Rodrigues produced an innings to remember. Her unbeaten 127 off 134 balls, laced with 14 boundaries, came in a high-pressure chase against a world-class Australian attack. Teaming up with Harmanpreet, Jemimah carried India over the line with poise and determination, adding finishing touches with Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, and Amanjot Kaur. It was an innings that symbolized maturity beyond her years.

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2 Rohit Sharma – 137 (vs Bangladesh, Melbourne, 2015 World Cup quarterfinal)

Rohit Sharma continued his love affair with ICC events during the 2015 quarterfinal against Bangladesh. Opening the innings, he scored a sparkling 137 off 126 deliveries with 14 fours and three sixes. His partnerships with Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina powered India to 302/6, setting up a 109-run victory. It was a statement knock in a pressure game.

1 Harmanpreet Kaur – 171 (vs Australia, Derby, 2017 World Cup semifinal)*

The top spot belongs to Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbelievable 171* in the 2017 semifinal at Derby, one of the greatest knocks ever in women’s cricket. Her innings, packed with 20 fours and 7 sixes, powered India to 281/4 in just 42 overs. The sheer dominance of her strokeplay left Australia shell-shocked, and India won by 36 runs to reach the final.

India’s Top 5 World Cup Knockout Scores

From Harmanpreet's spectacular performance on a hot day at Derby to Jemimah's brilliant innings in Navi Mumbai, these innings represent India's glorious cricketing history of producing world-class performers on the global stage. Each knock came with great pressure - and each became an eternal chapter in Indian cricket.