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.

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“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, while the hosts India Women got the mammoth target of 339 runs against the defending champions and seven-time winners Australia Women, Jemimah Rodrigues inspired the hosts to the record chase along with the skipper Harmanpreet Kaur.

Australia scored 338 all out

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 joined under pressure and scored match-winning 127 not out

Chasing down the target, the Indian openers provided some good starts but lost wickets before taking the chase in the grip. While Shafali Verma scored 10 runs off five balls on her WODI comeback, Smriti Mandhana scored a run-a-ball 24 runs. Under pressure, Jemimah Rodrigues and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur set up the 167-run partnership for the third wicket that made the match on for the hosts. While Kaur scored 89 off 88 balls, Jemimah continued her innings. 

Jemimah got some good support from the middle-order batters Deepti Sharma (24 off 17 balls), Richa Ghosh (26 off 16 balls), and Amanjot Kaur (15 not out off eight balls), as India Women successfully chased the target in 48.3 overs after losing five wickets, as they chased down the target by five wickets.

Jemimah completed her memorable century in 115 balls, but there was no celebration from her as she was only targeting to guide the hosts to the Final by successfully chasing the record target in Women's ODI. Jemimah finally remained not out for 127 runs in 134 balls, where the right-handed batter hit 14 fours. 

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

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, Shafali Varma, for 10 runs in five balls with the help of two boundaries. Smriti Mandhana also couldn’t convert her start into a big score before the captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, put up a special partnership of 167 runs in 156 balls for the third wicket with Jamimah Rodrigues. The former got out for 88 runs in 89 balls, but Rodrigues stayed there till the end.

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The Mumbai-born smashed her third century in women’s ODIs and remained unbeaten on 127 runs in 134 balls with the help of 14 boundaries at a strike rate of 94.78. When he clubbed her last boundary, Harmanpreet couldn’t hold her emotions and broke into tears.

Watch: Harmanpreet Kaur turns emotional after Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal victory for India

Apart from Rodrigues, Kaur nailed 89 runs in 88 balls, scoring 10 boundaries and two sixes at a strike rate of 101.14. Even the lower-order batter, Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh, contributed immensely with 50 combined runs in 33 balls. Amanjot Kaur remained unbeaten on 15 runs in eight balls at a strike rate of 187.50 with two boundaries.

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

— अkhil✨ (@bas_kar_oyee) October 30, 2025

In the first innings, Phoebe Litchfield clubbed a fine 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 smacked a fine knock of 63 runs in 45 balls at a strike rate of 140 to shoulder themselves to 338 in 49.5 overs.

India has now qualified for a final after two decades and will face South Africa in the final on November 02 at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. It will be a new winner between the two sides for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2024 final.

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.

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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.

India Women vs Australia Women match in the second Semi-final of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 started in great fashion, where the Aussie skipper Alyssa Healy made a comeback from the injury. Despite getting an early life, Healy was dismissed cheaply, as Kranti Gaud once again won the battle against the Aussie right-handed opening batter. 

Harmanpreet Kaur dropped Alyssa Healy

Australia Women won the toss in the second Semi-final on Thursday (October 30) and chose to bat first at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The initial overs of the match delivered some great moments. In the third over of the match, Alyssa Healy provided a good chance for the hosts in Renuka Singh's over, but the Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur dropped the chance at mid-off. Everyone knew how cruel it could be while Healy was struggling to find her touch on her comeback. 

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Kranti Gaud dismissed Alyssa Healy

At the end of the fifth over, the clouds dominated the ground, while rain started, and the on-field umpires took little time before beginning the next over in the rain, as it was the delay from the floodlights, which required them to be completely on. While Gaud continued her spell, she dismissed Healy on the first delivery of that over, as Healy chopped on her wicket. Healy was dismissed for only five runs after facing 15 balls. Out of their five meetings in the WODI, Gaud dismissed Healy four times. 

#AlyssaHealey chops on, #TeamIndia cheer on! 🇮🇳#KrantiGaud gets the wicket of the Australian skipper for the 4th time in 5 WODI innings ! 💪#CWC25 Semi-Final 2 👉 IND v AUS 👉 LIVE NOW 👉 https://t.co/H6FmcwTyRj pic.twitter.com/KbNgzOWyJ4

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 30, 2025

South Africa Women are waiting for an opponent for the Final, which DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will host on Sunday (November 2), as the winners between India Women and Australia Women in the ongoing second Semi-final will meet the Proteas in the Final. 

In the crucial encounter in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, where the hosts India Women are facing the defending and seven-time champions Australia Women at Vizaq on Sunday (October 12), India Women set a record total against Australia Women in the tournament's history.

Indian openers set up 155-run partnership

After Australia Women sent the hosts to bat first, India Women got a dream start with the 155-run partnership for the opening wicket. Both the Indian openers, Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana scored strong half-centuries, as they scored 75 and 80 runs, respectively. The next batters also got starts, but couldn't capitalise those starts to big scores. While the skipper Harmanpreet Kaur scored 22 runs, Harleen Deol (38), Jemimah Rodrigues (33), and Richa Ghosh (32) all lost their wickets at 30s. 

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India Women recorded highest total against Australia Women in Women's World Cup history

At the end of the innings, while the Aussie right-arm medium fast bowler Annabel Sutherland claimed a heroic fifer, India Women were all out for 330 runs in 48.5 overs. That innings set up some memorable records for the India Women, which are as follows:

• Highest total with all out in the history of ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. The previous record was 326 all out by Australia Women against New Zealand Women at Indore in the ongoing tournament. 
• The highest total against Australia Women in the history of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. The previous record was 298/8 by England Women at Hamilton in the 2022 edition. 
• The highest total for India Women in their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup history. Their previous record was 317/8 in 50 overs against West Indies at Hamilton in the 2022 edition. 
• It was the second time a team managed to score 300+ against Australia Women in the Women's ODI history. The highest WODI total against Australia Women is also for India Women with 369 all out in the 2025 Delhi WODI. 
• It was the third-highest total for a home team in the history of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. England Women are the top two record holders in this list with 377/7 and 373/5 against Pakistan Women and South Africa Women, respectively, both of which they achieved in the 2017 edition. 
• It was the eighth-highest total in the history of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. 

The India women will lock horns with Australia during the third and final ODI of the three-match series against Australia on September 20 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi as the series is poised at the 1-1 position after the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side earned a huge victory by 102 runs during the second game at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. 

Before the clash, the BCCI women have released a video to reveal their exciting initiative of wearing pink jerseys for the Delhi encounter to promote breast cancer awareness. Their opening batter, Pratika Rawal, shared her views on the great stand of the Indian board.

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“This pink jersey is a reminder of a bigger fight. And strength for this fight against breast cancer comes from early detection. And practice life-saving skills.” Rawal revealed during a recent video posted by the BCCI women.

Watch: BCCI takes special initiative as India women will wear pink jersey to promote breast cancer

Along with Rawal, the spin all-rounder of the Indian side, Sneh Rana, delivered her view on the initiative. In the last fixture against the Alyssa Healy-led side, the right-handed batter clubbed 24 runs in 18 balls at a strike rate of 133.33 with the help of three boundaries.

𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙨 𝙖 𝘿𝙤𝙩! 🩷#TeamIndia will be wearing special pink-coloured jerseys in the Third ODI today to promote Breast Cancer Awareness, in partnership with @SBILife 👏👏#INDvAUS | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/qnJukLLxoh

— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) September 20, 2025

“This Pink jersey is just more than a symbol. It’s a call to build a lifesaving habit. Together, let’s fight against breast cancer and give ourselves a hug of life.” Sneh Rana told in the video that he picked up the lone wicket of Beth Mooney on 18 runs in her six overs during the second innings.

"Every day, we play with uncertainties. And this pink jersey is a reminder for you to be prepared. Let’s make breast self-examination a monthly routine. And take a stand against breast cancer.” India’s captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, addressed. The right-handed batter has struggled in the first couple of games of the series and will look to prepare the best ahead of the upcoming 2025 season of the Women’s World Cup of 50-over format in India and Sri Lanka, and also aim to win the ongoing home ODI series against Australia.

Hosts India Women claimed a big win against Australia Women in the second ODI of the three-match series to level the series and boost their confidence before the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, which will begin late this month. 

Leading the series by 1-0, Australia Women captain Alyssa Healy chose to field first after winning the toss at New Chandigarh. With the help of opener Smriti Mandhana’s century, India Women scored 292 all out in 49.5 overs. In reply, Australia Women were bowled out for only 190 runs, as the hosts won by 102 runs. 

India Women recorded second highest ODI total against Australia Women

With 292 all out, India Women recorded the second-highest total for any team against Australia Women. The record is 298/8 by England Women during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022. 

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Smriti Mandhana smashed record-breaking 77-ball century

Smriti Mandhana recorded her 12th ODI century in just 77 balls, as she equalled the third most Women’s ODI centuries with English cricketer Tammy Beaumont. Meanwhile, Mandhana’s 77-ball hundred was the fastest ODI century against Australia Women by any batter and the second fastest ODI century by an India Women cricketer. While it was Mandhana’s third ODI century against Australia Women, she became the third cricketer to hit at least three ODI centuries against Australia Women. 

India Women got a strong start with a 70-run opening partnership, where the opening batter Pratika Rawal scored 25 off 32 balls with four fours. Mandhana scored 117 runs off 91 balls with 14 fours and four sixes. 

Later, Deepti Sharma (40), Richa Ghosh (29), and Sneh Rana (24) added some valuable runs to manage the second-highest ODI total for any team against Australia Women. 

Among the Australian bowlers, Darcie Brown (3/42) and Ashleigh Gardner (2/39) managed to pick up more than one wicket in that innings. 

Only two Aussie batters managed to reach 20-run mark

In reply, Australia Women had a poor start as both openers returned to the pavilion, when they only scored 12 runs. Only Ellyse Perry (44) and Annabel Sutherland (45) managed to reach the 20-run mark in that unsuccessful chase. Australia had two better partnerships, 50 runs for the third wicket between Perry and Beth Mooney (18) and 42 runs for the fourth wicket between Perry and Sutherland. 

All six Indian bowlers managed to pick up at least one wicket in the innings. While Kranti Goud (3/28) got three wickets, Deepti Sharma (2/24) picked up two wickets. 

Visitors Australia won by eight wickets to start their World Cup preparations in a brilliant way and give hosts India a warning. India batted first and scored 281/7, which was below par. The top three Indian batters made half-centuries but could not turn them into big scores.

The Indian bowling was weak. Kranti Goud took the early wicket of Alyssa Healy, but Phoebe Litchfield scored 88 easily. Ellyse Perry retired hurt on 30. Sneh Rana tried to stop Litchfield from reaching a century. Beth Mooney and Annabel Sutherland scored fifties and finished the game for Australia.

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India Women vs Australia Women 2025 – Match Summary

Australia Women made a steady start despite losing Alyssa Healy early in the Powerplay. Their batters showed no pressure. Phoebe Litchfield anchored the chase with a brilliant 88, while Beth Mooney scored a classy half-century to give strong support. Ellyse Perry, who retired hurt, still contributed, and Annabel Sutherland stayed unbeaten on 54, adding over 100 runs with Mooney to finish the game. Australia showed their quality and adaptability, making this win a perfect boost ahead of the World Cup.

Phoebe Litchfield was named Player of the Match. She said it was good to bat alongside the skipper and admitted she had some luck. She also mentioned that playing hockey right-handed helps her with reverse sweeps, though she needs more practice. She praised the bowlers for restricting India to 281 and said Australia chased it well.

Australia win the ODI series opener. #TeamIndia will aim to come back stronger in the second ODI of the series. 👍 👍

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/Fw3TUl2thL#INDvAUS | @IDFCFirstBank pic.twitter.com/3Soxn1QgMg

— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) September 14, 2025

India Women put up a competitive total of 281/7. Half-centuries from the top three and contributions from the middle order helped, but they couldn’t finish strongly. Openers Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana put together a 114-run opening partnership, the highest for India against Australia in 50-over cricket. Mandhana scored 58 off 63 balls, hitting six fours and two sixes, before a miscommunication led to her run-out.

Australia’s bowling was solid. Megan Schutt, playing her 100th WODI, took key wickets, supported well by the other bowlers. India’s bowling and fielding were disappointing, with sloppy fielding and dropped chances proving costly. Only Sneh Rana and Kranti Gaud took wickets, which was not enough to stop Australia.

Australia chased 282 in 44.1 overs and won by 8 wickets, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The second ODI will be played on Wednesday, September 17, at the same venue. India Women, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will look to win to keep the series alive.

Scorecard:

India Women: 281/7 (50 overs)

Australia Women: 282/2 (44.1 overs)

Result: Australia Women won by 8 wickets