Australia’s golden run in women’s cricket came to a halt on Thursday night as the defending champions were knocked out of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 following a heartbreaking five-wicket defeat to India in the semifinal at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Batting first, Australia looked set for another commanding total when they reached 220 for 2 in the 34th over, thanks to Phoebe Litchfield’s sublime 119 and Ellyse Perry’s 77. However, a late collapse saw them bowled out for 338 in 49.5 overs, around 20 runs short of what they might have hoped for.

India, led by Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 127 and Harmanpreet Kaur’s 89, produced a stunning chase, the highest successful pursuit in women’s ODI history, to dethrone the seven-time champions and book a place in Sunday’s final against South Africa.

Speaking after the loss, Australian captain Alyssa Healy was candid in her assessment, admitting her side had only themselves to blame for failing to defend the total. “Good contest in the end. Probably reflecting on that, we did that to ourselves a little bit. It’s probably the first time I’ve felt like we’ve done that,” Healy said. “We didn’t finish off with the bat, didn’t bowl that great, and dropped our chances in the field, and still hung in there until the second last over. So, we can take something from that, but ultimately, we were outdone in the end.”

Healy praises Litchfield and Gardner, admits Australia fell short in key moments

Australia’s usually sharp fielding deserted them at crucial moments, with three dropped catches, including two off Jemimah Rodrigues, proving costly. “I think we created enough chances and pressure, but just weren’t able to capitalise. I’m at fault for that as well, and that’s something Australia really prides itself on. We kind of let ourselves down in that regard,” Healy said.

The defeat carried echoes of Australia’s T20 World Cup semifinal loss to South Africa in 2024, something Healy herself acknowledged. “It felt a little bit similar to this time last year, going out not playing the way we wanted to. We’ll learn from that, we’ll grow, and hopefully, our one-day cricket will improve since.”

Despite the disappointment, Healy was proud of her team’s overall campaign and the consistency they displayed through the tournament. “I think we’ve played some unbelievable cricket. Semi-finals are knockout games, if you don’t turn up on that evening, anyone can get you. Every single player contributed at some point, and that’s what makes it sting a little bit more.”

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The 35-year-old also praised the next generation of Australian talent, particularly Phoebe Litchfield, whose classy century at the top of the order stood out in the semifinal. “Phoebe was sensational today, set us off really nicely and went on to make a hundred, which was crucial. It’s been fun to watch her unfold, and the next four years leading into the next ODI World Cup are going to be really exciting.”

Healy also highlighted Ash Gardner’s emergence as a finisher in the middle order, crediting her for “completely owning that No.6, No.7 role” during the tournament.

Healy confirms final ODI World Cup appearance, leaves behind a golden legacy in Australian cricket

In a poignant moment, Healy confirmed that the semifinal was her final appearance in an ODI World Cup. “I won’t be there now, there you go,” she said with a smile. “That’s the beauty of this next cycle. We’re going to see it unfold. There’s a T20 World Cup next year, which is really exciting, but I think our one-day cricket is going to shift a little again. We’ll learn from tonight, grow, and get better.”

Alyssa Healy bows out of ODI World Cups as one of Australia’s modern greats, having played 123 matches and scored 3,563 runs at an average of 35.98, with seven hundreds and 18 fifties, along with countless match-winning contributions behind the stumps and with the bat.

Her legacy, however, will live on, not only through the records she leaves behind but through the fearless, attacking brand of cricket she helped define for Australia’s golden generation.

As India march on to the final, Australia, under Healy’s leadership, walk away knowing that even in defeat, their competitive spirit and commitment to excellence remain unmatched.

The former Indian captain, Sunil Gavaskar, has made a special promise of a musical duet to the best performer of the India vs Australia semi-final of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The right-handed batter, Jemimah Rodrigues, smashed a century of 127 runs in 134 balls, helping the Women in Blue secure their spot in the final alongside captain Harmanpreet Kaur.

Gavaskar, during an interaction on Sports Tak, suggested that if Jemimah Rodrigues is okay with it, he would sing a song with the batter on the guitar if India wins the World Cup against South Africa in the final on November 2 at the same venue. It will be the third final of the Blue Brigade after 2005 and 2017.

See Also: [WATCH] Kapil Dev cheers for India during Women's World Cup 2025 semifinal vs Australia

"If India wins the World Cup, she and I, if she's okay with it, will sing a song together. She'll have her guitar, and I'll sing along. We actually did that once at one of the BCCI awards a couple of years back. There was a band playing, and we just decided to join in. She was on the guitar, and I sang with my whatever voice I have.” Gavaskar expressed on Sports Tak.

Gavaskar's 'Condition' to Jemimah: Singing Duet If India Wins Women's World Cup Final

In the WWC 2025 semi-final at DY Patil Stadium, the Australia Women's Cricket Team was bundled out for 338 runs in 49.5 overs by the Indian bowlers. This total was fueled by their left-handed opening batter, Phoebe Litchfield, who clubbed a sensational Litchfield century of 119 runs in 93 balls (17 boundaries, three sixes, SR: 127.96).

Middle-order batter Ashleigh Gardner provided late fireworks, smacking 63 runs in 45 balls (four boundaries, four sixes, SR: 140.00). This dominant Australia innings set the stage for India's record chase.

“But if India wins, I would love to do it again, if she is happy to do that, happy to do that with an old man. I am all for it.” Gavaskar promised in the same discussion. In the chase, along with Rodrigues, captain Harmanpreet Kaur also nailed a fine knock of 89 runs in 88 balls at a strike rate of over 100.

India completed the chase by five wickets with nine balls to spare. Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh also contributed with tiny knocks. They will hope to end the drought in the third meeting in the World Cup final.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Gavaskar’s condition for singing with Jemimah Rodrigues?

Gavaskar promised a musical duet (singing while she plays guitar) if Team India wins the ODI World Cup Final against South Africa.

2. What was Jemimah Rodrigues' performance in the semi-final?

Jemimah Rodrigues smashed a match-winning 127 runs (a century) in the semi-final against Australia, securing India's spot in the final.

3. Who were Australia's top scorers in the semi-final innings?

Phoebe Litchfield scored 119 runs (a century), and Ashleigh Gardner hit 63 runs, setting a total of 338.

4. What is the significance of India reaching the final?

The Women in Blue are playing their third World Cup Final (after 2005 and 2017) and are aiming for their maiden ODI World Cup title.

The former Indian World Cup-winning captain, Kapil Dev, was seen cheering for the women’s side during the semifinal of the Women’s World Cup 2025 against Australia at the DY Patil Sports Academy. The hosts completed an epic run chase thanks to the special knock of Jemimah Rodrigues to shoulder them to their third final of the event after 2005 and 2017.

Dev was present at a dinner party with Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, and the minister of Rural Development, who shared a glimpse of them putting a phone on the dining table during India’s run chase in the evening. It was a tough battle for the home side, given Australia’s unbeaten record in the Women's World Cup and 78 runs in 87 clashes since the 2017 World Cup.

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But India held their nerve, despite putting in a sloppy performance with the ball and in the field during the first innings. Australia’s opening batter, Phoebe Litchfield, clubbed a special knock of 119 runs in 93 balls with the help of 17 boundaries and three sixes at a strike rate of 127.96 to offer them a special platform.

Watch: Kapil Dev enjoys India’s Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal victory vs Australia

In the middle order, Ashleigh Gardner smashed a decent knock of 63 runs in 45 balls at a strike rate of 140, decorated with four boundaries and four sixes. At one point, the Alyssa Healy-led side looked set to cross the 350-run mark but got bundled out for 338 runs in 49.5 overs.

 

 

 

 

 

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In the second innings, Rodrigues smashed a fine unbeaten knock of 127 runs in 134 balls with the help of 14 boundaries and notched up a 167-run stand for the third wicket with captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who also nailed a fine innings of 89 runs in 88 balls with 10 boundaries and two sixes.

Deepti Shamra and Richa Ghosh combined to collect 50 runs in 33 balls with five boundaries and a couple of sixes as India marched to victory by five wickets and with nine balls to spare. They will meet South Africa in the final of the competition on November 02 at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.

Virat Kohli was one of the first people to congratulate India on their momentous achievement in the semi-final of the Women's World Cup 2025, as Harmanpreet Kaur's team stunned Australia in Navi Mumbai on Thursday night. The star batter for India took to social media to applaud the team's "resilience, belief, and passion" after Australia was chased down for 339 runs, the highest successful chase in women's ODI history. 

"What a victory from our team against a mighty opponent like Australia. Amazing chase by the girls and great performance by Jemimah, regarding big games. True resilience, belief, and passion showed with a great win, Team India," Kohli said on X (Twitter).

It was an occasion to remember at the DY Patil Stadium, introduced by Jemimah Rodrigues and her career-defining performances on the night. The 24-year-old's score of 127 not out of 134 balls took India to a famous five-wicket victory, with nine balls to spare. The partnership of 167 with captain Harmanpreet Kaur (89) broke the hold on Australia and set a series of records.

What a victory by our team over a mighty opponent like Australia. A great chase by the girls and a standout performance by Jemimah in a big game. A true display of resilience, belief, and passion. Well done, Team India! 🇮🇳

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 31, 2025

Since 2017, Australia had been undefeated in World Cups and seemed on track for yet another final after setting a challenging target of 338. But, in front of a raucous home crowd, Jemimah and Harmanpreet's partnership turned the tables. They combined smart aggression with cool-headedness, finding gaps and punishing weak balls to keep the chase in business.

ALSO SEE: [WATCH] BCCI shares dressing room reaction to Jemimah Rodrigues' century to win Women's World Cup 2025 semifinal

When Harmanpreet left in the 43rd over, India needed 55 runs, but Jemimah kept it together, carrying India home and calling in one of the more emotional recent victories in team history. As the winning runs were struck, both Jemimah and their captain were crying, the burden of years of heartbreak finally lifted.

Jemimah Rodrigues leads India to historic win over Australia to reach the Women’s World Cup final

For Jemimah, the innings was intensely personal. After being named Player of the Match, she cited her faith and family for getting her through the rough times. "First, I want to thank Jesus - I couldn't have done it on my own. The last six months have been really hard. I was dropped from the World Cup the previous year, and I cried every day for a long time. I went through times of anxiety but still showed up. God saw me through."

The victory also marked the conclusion of Australia's 15-match unbeaten run spanning two editions of the World Cup and paved the way for a new champion to be crowned this year. India will take on South Africa in the final on Sunday - the third occasion India has appeared in a Women’s ODI World Cup final - with hope, momentum, and history behind them.

The cricketing fraternity praised India’s victory in the Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal against Australia at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai after they completed an epic run chase by 341 runs in 48.3 overs with five wickets in hand, thanks to the special unbeaten 127-run knock in 134 balls from Jemimah Rodrigues with the help of 14 boundaries.

Along with Rodrigues, India’s captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, kept themselves in the game with a 167-run stand for the third wicket with Rodrigues. The former clubbed a splendid knock of 89 runs in 88 balls with the help of 10 boundaries and two sixes. Meanwhile, Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh also contributed with 24 and 26 runs respectively.

See Also: [WATCH] BCCI shares dressing room reaction to Jemimah Rodrigues' century to win Women's World Cup 2025 semifinal

“Australia soch rahi thi ek aur semi-final hai, aaram se jeeto aur pahuncho Final- hamari ladkiyon ne socha yeh to mauka hai asli dhamaka karne ka! Saare criticism ko dho daala. Kya khel dikhaya. Proud of our women in blue.” The former Indian opener, Virender Sehwag, posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Rishabh Pant and Sachin Tendulkar congratulate India’s Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal win

In the first innings of the semifinal, Australia’s left-handed opening batter, Phoebe Litchfield, cracked 119 runs in 93 balls at a strike rate of 127.96, thanks to 17 boundaries and three sixes. In the middle order, Ashleigh Gardner smashed 63 runs in 45 balls at a strike rate of 140 with the help of four boundaries and as many sixes.

India will now face South Africa in the final of the competition on November 02 at the same venue in Navi Mumbai.

Australia soch rahi thi ek aur semi-final hai, aaram se jeeto aur pahuncho Final- hamari ladkiyon ne socha yeh to mauka hai asli dhamaka karne ka! Saare criticism ko dho daala. Kya khel dikhaya. Proud of our women in blue. pic.twitter.com/oX5BfWK3PM

— Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 30, 2025

Fabulous victory! 🇮🇳

Well done @JemiRodrigues and @ImHarmanpreet for leading from the front. Shree Charani and @Deepti_Sharma06, you kept the game alive with the ball.

Keep the tricolour flying high. 💙 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/cUfEPwcQXn

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 30, 2025

A match full of heart, fight and belief. Congratulations to our Indian women’s team for making it to the finals. 🇮🇳👏 pic.twitter.com/9MF5IdhZgs

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) October 30, 2025

Incredible chase by #TeamIndia to knock-out the Aussies and end their win streak. Just the perfect chase against the mightiest of oppositions. Congratulations!

It’s India v Proteas in the #CWC25Final once again. And we will have a new Champion. 🏆 🇿🇦 🇮🇳 https://t.co/vOmE8oS5F8

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) October 30, 2025

“So much proud of you”- Sneh Rana hugged Jemimah Rodrigues as soon as the right-handed entered the middle after putting a fine unbeaten knock of 127 runs in 134 balls with the help of 14 boundaries at a strike rate of 94.78 to complete the chase of 339 runs against Australia Women for India Women’s during the second semifinal of the World Cup 2025 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. 

The chase could have been different had Rodrigues not notched up a fine partnership of 167 runs for the third wicket with captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who celebrated 89 runs in 88 balls, decorated with 10 boundaries at a strike rate of 101.14.

See Also: [WATCH] Indian players enjoy Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal victory vs Australia

“I am so blessed that I have, when I cannot carry on, my teammates encourage me to carry on. I can't take credit for any of this. I know I have done nothing. (on the crowd) Navi Mumbai has always been special for me. And I couldn't ask for anything better. I would like to thank every member who chanted, who shouted, who believed, who cheered.” Rodrigues expressed in the post-match presentation.

Watch: BCCI shares dressing room reaction to India’s victory in Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal

Earlier in the afternoon, Australia’s captain, Alyssa Healy, won the toss and decided to bat first, which was a baffling decision despite knowing the dew factor. The home side decided to bring Shafali Verma in the opening position along with Richa Ghosh and Kranti Gaud returning into the eleven.

Unforgettable dressing room moments 🫶

Right after playing a 𝙅𝙚𝙢 💎 of a knock ❤️

Get your #CWC25 tickets 🎟️ now: https://t.co/vGzkkgwXt4 #TeamIndia | #INDvAUS | #WomenInBlue | @JemiRodrigues pic.twitter.com/1DEtWkUemo

— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) October 31, 2025

Australia posted 338 runs in the first innings of the clash, thanks to a fine knock of 119 runs in 93 balls from Phoebe Litchfield with the help of 17 boundaries and three sixes at a strike rate of 127.96. Later, Asleigh Gardner smacked 63 runs in 45 balls at a strike rate of 140 with the help of four boundaries and four sixes.

India has now qualified for the final of the Women’s World Cup after eight years and will face South Africa on November 02 at the same venue in Navi Mumbai.

As soon as Amanjot Kaur used her bottom hand to smack Sophie Molineux square on the off-side for a boundary to complete India’s semifinal victory of the Women’s World Cup 2025 against Australia at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, the rest of the players, including Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur, rushed into the middle to join Jamimah Rodrigues.

The right-handed Mumbai-born smashed a fine knock of unbeaten 127 runs in 134 balls with the help of 14 boundaries at a strike rate of 94.78 as she celebrated a fine 167-run partnership for the third wicket with Harmanpreet Kaur, who clubbed 89 runs in 88 balls, thanks to 10 boundaries and two sixes.

See Also: [WATCH] Emotional Harmanpreet Kaur breaks in joyful tears during Women's World Cup 2025 semifinal

“I think initially I was just trying to stay focused, I just kept talking to myself. But towards the end, I was quoting one scripture from the Bible. Because I had lost energy, I was exhausted. I was drained, and one scripture that said, "Just stand still and God will fight for you". And that's what I did. And I just stood there, and he fought for me. I think there was a lot inside of me left.” Rodrigues expressed after the end of the clash.

Watch: Indian players join Jamimah Rodrigues post Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal win

This was the first time a 300-lus total was gunned down in an ODI World Cup knockout, irrespective of men’s and women’s. This is also the highest successful chase of 339 runs in Women’s ODIs against Australia in this fixture. By doing this, they have qualified for the final of the WODI for the third time, post 2005 and 2017.

 

 

 

 

 

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With the bat, the Alyssa Healy-led side posted 338 runs in 49.5 overs, thanks to opener Phoebe Litchfield’s splendid knock of 119 runs in 93 balls with the help of 17 boundaries and three sixes at a strike rate of 127.96. Ashleigh Gardner, in the middle order, smashed 63 runs in 45 balls with a strike rate of 140.

India will now lock horns with South Africa for the final on November 02 at the same venue in Navi Mumbai. Neither team has won the World Cup before.  

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.

[WATCH] Jamimah Rodrigues’ special catch dismisses Beth Mooney during Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal

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.

Cometh the hour, cometh Jemimah! 💙

A much-deserved hundred in the semi-final, but the job is not done yet and she knows it well! 🤞#CWC25 Semi-Final 2 👉 #INDvAUS | LIVE NOW ➡ https://t.co/H6FmcwTyRj pic.twitter.com/U7Dv9gTH1T

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 30, 2025

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.

When Australia posted 338 runs in the first innings of the Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal against India at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, many wondered if the hosts would be able to chase the target down. However, there was a huge amount of dew, making the conditions incredibly tough for the fielders and the bowlers to hold the ball and plan accordingly.

The Blue Brigade lost their 21-year-old opener, Shafali Verma, early for just 10 runs off five balls, despite hitting two crisp boundaries. Smriti Mandhana also couldn’t convert her promising start into a big score during the Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal.

However, captain Harmanpreet Kaur took charge and built a remarkable 167-run partnership in 156 balls for the third wicket with Jemimah Rodrigues. The skipper’s composed 88 off 89 deliveries reflected her leadership and determination under pressure, while Rodrigues stayed till the end, guiding the India Women’s cricket team to a strong total against Australia Women.

See Also: [WATCH] Phoebe Litchfield achieves massive milestone with century during AUS-W vs IND-W Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal

The Mumbai-born batter smashed her third century in women’s ODIs and remained unbeaten on 127 runs off 134 balls, striking 14 boundaries at an impressive strike rate of 94.78. This stunning knock came during the Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal, where Harmanpreet Kaur led the India Women’s cricket team with remarkable composure.

As she clubbed her final boundary to seal the moment, the Indian captain couldn’t hold back her emotions and broke into tears, creating one of the most unforgettable moments in women’s cricket history against Australia Women.

Harmanpreet Kaur in Tears After India’s Historic Women’s World Cup 2025 Semifinal Win

Apart from Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur showcased her class with a blistering 89 runs off 88 balls, smashing 10 boundaries and two sixes at a strike rate of 101.14 during the Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal.

The India Women’s cricket team’s middle order also stepped up, as Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh contributed a valuable 50 runs combined in just 33 balls to boost the total. Finisher Amanjot Kaur played a quick cameo, remaining unbeaten on 15 runs off eight balls with two boundaries at a strike rate of 187.50, helping India post a commanding score against Australia Women.

Harman is soo soo emotional right now 🥹🥹❤️🧿🫡 pic.twitter.com/9nSqaxYW4E

— अkhil✨ (@bas_kar_oyee) October 30, 2025

In the first innings, Australian opener Phoebe Litchfield played a brilliant knock of 119 runs off 93 balls, smashing 17 boundaries and three sixes at an impressive strike rate of 127.96. Her partner, Ashleigh Gardner, continued the momentum by scoring a quickfire 63 runs in 45 balls at a strike rate of 140, helping Australia Women post a challenging total of 338 in 49.5 overs during the Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal.

 Despite their dominant batting display, the India Women’s cricket team showed incredible determination to chase down the target. With this victory, India has qualified for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final after two decades and will face South Africa Women on November 2 at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Cricket fans worldwide eagerly await a new champion as both teams eye their maiden World Cup title.

Frequently Asked Questions 

1. How did India chase down Australia’s massive total in the Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal?

India successfully chased Australia’s total of 338 runs in the Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal, thanks to brilliant knocks from Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues. Their 167-run partnership stabilized the innings after early setbacks, with Rodrigues remaining unbeaten to guide India to victory at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

2. What was Harmanpreet Kaur’s performance in the Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal?

Harmanpreet Kaur led from the front with a composed 88 runs off 89 balls, including 10 boundaries and two sixes. Her leadership and emotional reaction after sealing the win became one of the most memorable moments in women’s cricket history.

3. Who were the top performers for Australia Women in the semifinal against India?

For Australia Women, Phoebe Litchfield stood out with a stunning 119 runs off 93 balls, while Ashleigh Gardner contributed a quickfire 63 off 45 deliveries. Their efforts helped Australia post a competitive total of 338 in 49.5 overs.

4. Which Indian players supported Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues in the chase?

Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh provided valuable middle-order support, adding 50 runs in just 33 balls. Amanjot Kaur also played a crucial unbeaten cameo of 15 runs off eight balls, helping India reach the target against Australia Women.

5. When and where will the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final be played?

The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final will take place on November 2 at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. India Women will face South Africa Women in what promises to be a thrilling contest to crown a new world champion.

In the second Semi-final of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, where India Women are hosting the defending champions and seven-time winners Australia Women at Navi Mumbai, Australia Women recorded the second-highest total in the history of knockout stages in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. 

After winning the toss, Australia Women chose to bat first in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 semi-final against India Women, putting on a commanding show with the bat. They posted a massive total of 338 runs in 49.5 overs, marking the second-highest total in Women's World Cup knockout history.

Notably, the Australian Women’s cricket team also holds the record for the highest total in the knockout stages, 356/5 in 50 overs against England Women during the 2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Final. This performance once again highlighted Australia Women’s dominance in world cricket, their batting depth, and their consistent success in major ICC tournaments.

See Also: Phoebe Litchfield smashes fastest hundred in Women’s World Cup Knockout against India

Highest totals in the knockout matches of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup

Phoebe Litchfield scored century, Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner added strong half-centuries

In the latest India Women vs Australia Women clash during the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Semi-final, Australian opener Phoebe Litchfield delivered a stunning performance with a memorable century.

The left-handed batter smashed a 77-ball hundred and built a brilliant 155-run partnership with Ellyse Perry for the second wicket, setting the tone for a commanding total. Litchfield ended her innings with 119 runs off 93 balls, hitting 17 fours and three sixes a true masterclass in women’s ODI cricket.

Meanwhile, Ellyse Perry showcased her experience and form against India Women, scoring her first 50-plus knock of the 2025 World Cup with 77 runs off 88 balls, featuring six boundaries and two maximums.

Despite losing wickets in the latter part of the innings, the in-form Ashleigh Gardner played a crucial role in maintaining the scoring momentum, smashing a quickfire 63 off 45 balls with four fours and four sixes. Her impactful innings helped Australia Women post the second-highest total in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup knockout history, reaffirming their dominance in women’s international cricket and their reputation as one of the most successful teams in World Cup history.

On the bowling front, Shree Charani (2/49) and Deepti Sharma (2/73) were the pick of the bowlers for India Women, showing grit under pressure.

Additionally, three crucial run-outs reflected India’s sharp fielding efforts, even as Australia’s batting lineup proved too strong in this high-stakes semi-final encounter. The thrilling contest added another memorable chapter to the India vs Australia Women’s cricket rivalry, highlighting world-class performances and the growing competitiveness of women’s cricket globally.

Frequently Asked Questions 

1. What record did Australia Women set in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Semi-final?

In the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Semi-final against India Women, Australia Women recorded the second-highest total in knockout stage history. They scored 338 runs in 49.5 overs, reaffirming their dominance in women’s international cricket.

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

Phoebe Litchfield was the standout performer for Australia Women, scoring a brilliant 119 runs off 93 balls. She shared a 155-run partnership with Ellyse Perry, who contributed 77 runs, while Ashleigh Gardner added a quickfire 63 off 45 balls.

3. What is the highest team total in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup knockout history?

The highest team total in ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup knockout history is 356/5 by Australia Women against England Women in the 2022 World Cup Final. Australia also holds the second-highest total with 338 against India Women in the 2025 Semi-final.

4. How did India Women perform in the 2025 World Cup Semi-final against Australia?

Despite a strong fielding effort with three run-outs and solid bowling performances from Shree Charani (2/49) and Deepti Sharma (2/73), India Women struggled to contain Australia’s powerful batting lineup, which led to a record-breaking total.

5. Why is the Australia Women vs India Women rivalry so significant in women’s cricket?

The rivalry between Australia Women and India Women is one of the most intense in women’s cricket. Both teams have a history of producing high-quality contests, with Australia’s consistency and India’s emerging talent making every encounter, including the 2025 World Cup Semi-final, a thrilling spectacle for fans worldwide.