India Women pulled off a stunning five-wicket win over defending champions Australia in the second semifinal of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Jemimah Rodrigues played a brilliant unbeaten innings to lead India’s record chase of 339 runs and take them into the final against South Africa. It was one of the most significant victories in the Women's World Cup, breaking Australia's hold on the tournament in great fashion.

Australia, after winning the toss, opted to bat first, posting an outstanding total of 338 in 49.5 overs. Phoebe Litchfield scored a brilliant 119 off of 93 balls with 17 fours and 3 sixes. Ellyse Perry added 77, while Ashleigh Gardner smashed a quick 63, but India’s bowlers fought back in the final overs with Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma taking two wickets each.

Chasing 339, India lost openers Shafali Verma (10) and Smriti Mandhana (24) early to Kim Garth, leaving them under pressure. But Jemimah Rodrigues and captain Harmanpreet Kaur led India’s fightback with a strong 167-run stand for the third wicket. Harmanpreet scored 89 off 88 balls, while Rodrigues stayed calm till the end with an unbeaten 127 from 134 balls.

Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh added useful runs in the closing overs before Amanjot Kaur hit the winning boundary. India chased down the target with nine balls to spare, registering the highest-ever successful chase in Women’s World Cup history. The victory sent India to the final and ended Australia’s dream of another title. Below are the main reasons for the Australia Women's defeat:

1. Dropped Catches Off Jemimah Rodrigues

During India's chase, Australia's fielders dropped important catches of Jemimah Rodrigues, including by Alyssa Healy when she was on 95. Of course, she went on to bat even deeper into the innings and guided India to victory. The dropped chances proved costly in the semifinal situation.

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2. Record-Breaking Indian Batting Partnership

Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur built a record 167-run pairing, which changed the game for India. They were calm and rotated the strike smartly to disrupt the Australian bowlers. When Kaur eventually got out, India were in complete control of the chase.

3. Costly Extras and Poor Bowling Discipline

Australia has conceded 25 additional runs, which allowed India to keep their scoring rate without taking any chances. Their bowlers could not sustain that pressure, bowling wides or no-balls at important junctures. These errors made the historic chase much easier for India to complete.

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. 

Four-time champions and the last-time runners-up England Women have booked their place for the Semi-finals of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 after beating the hosts India Women by four runs, as the hosts are now under pressure, as there is only one spot remaining for the Semi-finals of the tournament.

India Women had a 289-run target against England Women, as the win would be very helpful for India Women to put one step ahead in the Semi-finals qualification. While it was India Women's record Women's ODI chase, Smriti Mandhana (88), skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (70), and Deepti Sharma's (50) brilliant batting performances put the hosts in a comfortable position in the chase. However, the hosts lost the momentum in the slog overs and suffered a four-run defeat in the thriller. 

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ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025: England Women became 3rd team to book Semi-finals spot

With this crucial win, England Women maintained their unbeaten record in the tournament, as they have earned nine points after five games, with four wins and one no result. While Australia Women and England Women are the only unbeaten teams in the tournament, the English side became the third team to book a Semi-final spot after Australia Women and South Africa Women secured the places.

With nine points after five matches (four wins and one no result), Australia Women are leading the points table, while England Women are in second position. Meanwhile, South Africa Women are in third place with eight points after five games (four wins and one loss). 

India Women vs New Zealand Women: Do-or-die match for both teams

Now the hosts India Women are under pressure with four points after five matches, with two wins and three losses. While they are in the fourth position, New Zealand Women are in the fifth place with four points after five games, but one win, two losses, and two no results. On Thursday (October 23), India Women will face New Zealand Women, which will be the must-win game for both teams to qualify for the Semis, as only one spot is available and both teams are challenging strongly for the spot.

Bangladesh Women, Sri Lanka Women, and Pakistan Women all have two points each, as they are in the last three places, respectively. However, Sri Lanka Women and Pakistan Women both are searching for their first win in the tournament.  

Capital Strikers (CST) and Altruistian (ALT) meet in Semi-Final 1 of the Chandigarh Premier League T20 2025. CST has been the best team this season and is on top form with 15 points from 10 matches, leading the points table and hoping to keep their great season going. ALT is in 4th position with 9 points and will aim for an upset and get to the finals. The winner directly gets to the final to play the winner of Semi-Final 2. Expect an exciting contest between CST’s destructive batting and ALT’s disciplined bowling, this is definitely a game to not miss.

CST vs ALT: Match Details

• Match: Capital Strikers vs Altruistian, Semi-Final 1
  
• Date: Friday, 12 September 2025
  
• Time: 10:00 PM IST
  
• Venue: Sector 16 Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh

CST vs ALT: Live Streaming Details

• India: Fancode
  
• Other Regions: Fancode app/website (global streaming available)

CST vs ALT: Live Streaming Details

• India: Fancode
• Other Regions: Fancode app/website (global streaming available)

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CST vs ALT: Predicted Playing XIs

Capital Strikers (CST): R A Bawa (c), Arjun Azad, Arjit Singh, Amrit Lal Lubana, Nipun Sharda, Karan Kaila, Sahil Kumar, Jaskirat Mehra, Manish Saini, V Dhankar (wk), Rupesh Yadav

Altruistian (ALT): Manan Vohra (c), Paras Kumar, Pradeep Yadav (wk), Gaurav Puri, Vikas Kumar, Rahul Khajan Singh, Gurtaj Bains, Harshit Singh, Nikhil Subhash Sharma, Aryan Duggal, Nipun Sanjoo Pandita

The Chandigarh Premier League T20 2025 is now at a crucial stage, as Semi-Final 2 on 12 September sees Chandigarh Kings (CDK) take on Panchkula Bashers (PKB). CDK finished the league stage in second place with 15 points from 10 matches, with 5 wins and 5 no-results. PKB finished in third place with 12 points from 10 matches, with 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 no-results. Both sides have been in decent form over the CPL T20 tournament, making this semi-final very exciting. The winner will be based directly on the final.

CDK vs PKB: Match Details

• Match: Chandigarh Kings vs Panchkula Bashers, Semi-Final 2
  
• Date: Friday, 12 September 2025
  
• Time: 2:15 PM IST
  
• Venue: Sector 16 Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh

CDK vs PKB: Live Streaming Details

• India: Fancode
  
• Other Regions: Fancode app/website (global streaming available)

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CDK vs PKB: Predicted Playing XIs

Chandigarh Kings (CDK): Shivam Bhambri (c), Nishunk Birla, Nikhil Thakur (wk), Sanyam Saini, Raman Bishnoi, Neel Dhaliwal, Rohit Dhanda, Ishan Garg, Armaan Jakhar, Prashant Ahlawat, Aarush Bhandari

Panchkula Bashers (PKB): Ankit Kaushik (c), Tushar Joshi, Akshit Rana (wk), Markanday Panchal, Taranpreet Singh, Karan Singh, Ivraj Ranauta, Chiraz Singh, Abhishek Saini, Devang Kaushik

South Africa Champions outclassed Australia Champions in a nail-biting second semi-final of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 by a solitary run. The match that was held at Edgbaston, Birmingham, went down to the last ball. Both sides led emphatically; however, South Africa was able to hang on at the end. With this win, they have entered the final to play against the Pakistan Champions.

South Africa Champions Innings

South Africa captain Aaron Phangiso decided to take batting first, and the innings was dominated by very powerful innings of Morne van Wyk and JJ Smuts. The openers were smashing every ball, with van Wyk hitting 76 from just 35 deliveries, full of aggressive stroke play. Smuts was a perfect partner to him, scoring a well-paced 57 from 41 balls. On the other hand, a collapse at the end of the innings saw South Africa drop from a strong position to 186/8 in 20 overs, losing five wickets in the last two overs. Peter Siddle was very good with the ball, finishing with figures of 4/30 in 4 overs. D'Arcy Short (2/32) and Brett Lee (1/24) gave him good support and started the collapse of the last innings.

Australia Champions Innings

Trying to chase 187, Australia fought well, and many of their players made meaningful contributions. Captain Daniel Christian led from the front with a gritty 49 from 29 balls, and supported by Chris Lynn (35 from 20) and D'Arcy Short (33 from 29), they carried the chase forward. However, the South African bowlers stood strong in the last few overs and did not lose their concentration. Wayne Parnell (2/33), Hardus Viljoen (2/41), and Duanne Olivier (1/14 in 2 overs) made sure that there were no boundaries at the critical times. Australia needed 10 from the last over, but they could only manage 8 runs and ended up with 185/7, just short of the target.

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South Africa Champions vs Australia Champions: Scorecard

South Africa Champions – 186/8 (20 Overs)

Australia Champions – 185/7 (20 Overs)

The high-voltage semi-final match between arch-rivals India Champions and Pakistan Champions in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 has been officially called off. The statement was made on Wednesday, confirming that Pakistan will go directly to the final. The decision was made after India's withdrawal from the fixture due to the recent events.

In an official statement, the WCL organizers said, "We respect the India Champions' decision to withdraw from the semi-finals, and we equally respect the Pakistan Champions' readiness to compete. Taking all factors into consideration, the match between the India Champions and the Pakistan Champions has been called off. As a result, Pakistan Champions will advance to the final." Pakistan will now face the winner of the second semi-final between the South Africa Champions and Australia Champions.

Earlier, it was reported that the Yuvraj Singh-led India Champions refused to play the semi-final in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed several innocent lives. India had already boycotted their group-stage match against Pakistan earlier in the tournament, taking a consistent stand. The team, which includes legends like Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, Suresh Raina, and Yusuf Pathan, unanimously supported the decision.

“India ke liye kuch bhi”

An insider from the Indian camp said on condition of anonymity, "We are not playing against Pakistan. Our country and nation will always be at the top for us, and then anything. India ke liye kuch bhi. We are proud members of the Indian team. We have struggled and worked hard to put the Indian flag on our shirts, and we earned it. We will never let our country down, no matter what. Bharat Mata ki jai."

Semi - Finals Update ! pic.twitter.com/lTmh3j0sSP

— World Championship Of Legends (@WclLeague) July 30, 2025

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As the India Champions are standing firm on their national values, the defending champions are out of the WCL 2025 final. Their withdrawal is not only a powerful statement in sport; it is also a sign of their solidarity with their homeland at a time of national grief.

In a tense Semi-Final 2 of the 2025 Vidarbha Premier League (VPL) between Pagariya Strikers (PAS) and Orange Tigers (ORT) at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur, Pagariya Strikers won the toss and elected to bowl first. In a thrilling low-scoring drama, the Pagariya Strikers recovered from a late meltdown to pursue the target with only two wickets remaining, clinching a victory to remember and securing their spot in the VPL 2025 final against NECO Master Blaster.

Orange Tigers Innings

Orange Tigers were bowled out for 132 in 19.2 overs after batting first. Wicket-keeper opener Rohit V. Binkar held the innings together with a vital 52 off 41 balls, and Akshay Karnewar (21 off 14) and Yash Rathod (18 off 13) contributed with brisk runs. But the middle and lower order could not capitalize on the platform as the Pagariya bowlers kept on coming at regular intervals. Ashit Singh starred with the ball, claiming 3/10 in just 3 overs. Dipesh Parwani (2/29) and Kaustubh Salve (2/23) added to the pressure with disciplined spells, restricting ORT to a below-par total.

Pagariya Strikers Innings

Chasing 133, Pagariya Strikers managed some dodgy moments to reach 133/8 in 19.2 overs. Ashit Singh continued his all-round performance, making a breezy 33 off 20 balls, while MD Faiz (33 off 36) steadied the innings with some middle-overs solidity. Skipper Yash Kadam added a crucial 32 from 27 balls. Although there was a courageous comeback by Akshay Karnewar (3/21) and Minar Sahare (2/18), the Strikers managed to surpass the target in the last over. Tushar Suryavanshi (1/1) also staged a late drama, but Pagariya maintained their composure to seal a closely fought victory.

With this dramatic victory, Pagariya Strikers will now take on NECO Master Blaster in the grand final of VPL 2025. Both sides have displayed great form throughout the competition, and they will be all set for a thrilling contest for the VPL 2025 title at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium.

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Pagariya Strikers (PAS) vs Orange Tigers (ORT): Match Scorecard

Orange Tigers – 132/10 (19.2 Overs)

Pagariya Strikers – 133/8 (19.2 Overs)

In a high-scoring match of Semi-Final 1 between Bharat Rangers (BHR) and NECO Master Blaster (NMB) of the 2025 Vidarbha Premier League (VPL) at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur. NECO Master Blaster won the toss and decided to field first. A thrilling chase under lights, NECO Master Blaster successfully chased down the target with a strong batting display to culminate in a 6-wicket victory and secure a place in the final.

Bharat Rangers Innings

Bharat Rangers batted first, finishing with a strong total of 204/3 in 20 overs. Skipper Atharva Taide led from the front with a blistering 94 off 53 balls, hitting boundaries at will and anchoring the innings. He had good support from Varun Bisht, who hit a quick 50 off only 15 balls, turning the game around in the death overs. Neel Athaley contributed a consistent 39 from 29 balls, which prevented any slow patches in the innings. Anamany Jaiswal was the pick for NECO with 2/34 in 3 overs, and Sanjay Raghunath (1/27) was the only other wicket-taker.

NECO Master Blaster Innings

Pursuing an ambitious target of 205, NECO Master Blaster achieved a dominating pursuit, scoring 206/4 in 20 overs. Adhyan Daga delivered a fine knock of a match-winning 66 off 38, a blend of aggressiveness and maturity. He was ably assisted by Aryan Meshram, who scored 49 off 35, and skipper Jitesh Sharma, who struck 46 off 22 deliveries to speed towards the finish. Even though Bharat Rangers' bowlers couldn't seal the run flow with their early breakthroughs from Gaurav Farde (1/10) and Atharva Taide (1/15), NECO Master Blaster stormed into the VPL 2025 final with a dominating win.

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Bharat Rangers vs NECO Master Blaster: Match scorecard

Bharat Rangers—204/3 (20 Overs)

NECO Master Blaster – 206/4 (20 Overs)