The IND W vs AUS W Live Score is a wrap! India pulled off a historic win, recording the highest successful run chase in Women’s ODI World Cup history against the formidable Australia Women’s Cricket team in the semi-final. A magnificent century by Jemimah Rodrigues and a crucial knock by Harmanpreet Kaur powered the team into the final.
The invincible have been beaten. The juggernaut has stopped. And a billion dreams have finally solidified into a date with destiny. In a breathtaking, heart-stopping, and utterly historic showdown at the DY Patil Sports Academy, India defied all odds. They pulled off the highest successful run chase ever in a World Cup knockout game, across both men’s and women’s cricket. This performance stunned reigning champions Australia and secured their place in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final.
Chasing a mammoth 339 for victory, India was powered by a masterclass from Jemimah Rodrigues (127 not out) and a captain’s knock from Harmanpreet Kaur (89). They achieved the seemingly impossible, overhauling the target with five wickets and nine balls to spare.
The scenes on the streets of Vijayawada, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and everywhere else in the country are electric. On Thursday, October 30, 2025, India decisively rewrote history in the ICC Women’s World Cup. This is a nation that had long endured World Cup heartbreak, often inflicted by these Australians.
A Chase for the Ages: Rodrigues and Harmanpreet script India’s record run chase
Australia, the outright favourites and tournament behemoths, had posted a daunting 338 all out. This was after a fiery century from Phoebe Litchfield (119 off 93 balls), ably supported by blazing half-centuries from Ellyse Perry and Ash Gardner. During the innings break, Litchfield admitted that her team would have gladly accepted that total before the match began. They called it the highest-ever set in a Women’s World Cup knockout match.
When India’s formidable openers, Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, were dismissed early inside the Powerplay, the mood of the Navi Mumbai crowd was tense. The chase looked set to unravel.
But then, the promoted Jemimah Rodrigues and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur delivered a partnership for the ages. Summoning some of her greatest hits against Australia yet again, Harmanpreet joined Rodrigues for a game-changing 167-run stand for the third wicket. Their brilliant alliance not only stabilised the ship at 257/3 in 40 overs but also decisively turned the momentum.
Rodrigues anchored the innings with remarkable composure, completing a brilliant unbeaten 127 off 134 balls. Harmanpreet’s crucial 89 off 88 deliveries put the defending champions.
IND W vs AUS W live score: Juggernaut halted
Despite the imposing total, this was not the invincible Australia the world has come to know. For the first time in a long while, they cracked under pressure in the ICC Women’s World Cup. Catches went down, allowing Rodrigues a lifeline she seized upon ruthlessly. They struggled to handle the dew and may regret the small collapse that limited their innings to a sub-350 total.
Australia’s last defeat in an ODI World Cup came back in 2017—also against India. And India once again brings its dominant, years-long streak to a dramatic end.
The final few runs were a walk in the park. Deepti Sharma (24) and Richa Ghosh (26) chipped in with handy contributions before Amanjot Kaur struck the decisive shot.
As the winning boundary was scored, the raw emotion was overwhelming. Jemimah sprinted and wrapped Amanjot in a jubilant embrace. The entire squad quickly joined them, with Smriti Mandhana winning the race to reach her ‘best mate’ Jemimah. Tears could be spotted in the eyes of both Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues, and among teary-eyed fans in the stands.
With this seismic result, a new champion will be crowned on Sunday. India, which finished fourth in the group stage, has defied the odds spectacularly. They will now face South Africa in the final.
