AUS-W vs IND-W Semi Final 2 Highlights of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

A Historic Night in Mumbai: India Script Record Chase

The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final between India Women and Australia Women at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai, turned out to be one of the most unforgettable matches in women’s cricket history. India stunned the defending champions Australia by chasing down a massive 339-run target, the highest successful chase ever in a Women’s ODI World Cup knockout match. So Let’s take a look at AUS-W vs IND-W Semi Final 2 Highlights.

This victory not only ended Australia’s 15-match winning streak in World Cups (a record they shared with their 1997–2000 run) but also booked India’s place in their third ODI World Cup final, following their memorable campaigns in 2005 and 2017.

Jemimah Rodrigues: The Heart of India’s Miracle Chase

In one of the greatest World Cup innings ever played, Jemimah Rodrigues rose to the occasion with a brilliant match-winning century under pressure. Her calmness, maturity, and flair powered India’s record-breaking chase, earning her the Player of the Match award.

After early setbacks, Jemimah teamed up with Harmanpreet Kaur to build a monumental 167-run partnership, stabilizing the innings and steering India’s pursuit with precision. Her celebration after the final boundary was pure emotion — a blend of relief, belief, and joy — as India finally conquered the team that had haunted them in previous knockouts.

Key Moments & Records from the Semi-Final

  • Highest Match Aggregate in Women’s ODIs: 781 runs (IND-W vs AUS-W, Delhi 2025)

  • Second Highest in World Cup History: 679 runs in this Mumbai thriller.

  • India’s 341/5 – second-highest total in a Women’s ODI run chase.

  • First 300+ chase in a World Cup knockout (men’s or women’s).

  • Australia’s World Cup semi-final record: 6 matches, 4 wins, 2 losses — both to India.

Australia, led by Phoebe Litchfield’s century, looked set for a 350+ total at one point, but India’s bowlers fought back with discipline. Despite a few dropped catches, their effort in the death overs restricted Australia to 338 — a total that India later hunted down with exceptional composure.

Emotional Finish & Road Ahead

As Amanjot Kaur struck the winning runs, Jemimah embraced her, and the entire Indian dugout burst into celebration. Teary eyes, broad smiles, and the roar of the Mumbai crowd summed up what this victory meant — redemption and belief reborn.

India now heads into the World Cup final, determined to lift the trophy that has eluded them twice before.

FAQs

Q1: Who was the Player of the Match in the IND-W vs AUS-W semi-final?
A: Jemimah Rodrigues, for her match-winning century in a record chase.

Q2: What was India’s total in the run chase?
A: India chased down 339 runs, finishing at 341/5.

Q3: How many times has India qualified for the Women’s ODI World Cup final?
A: This is India’s third appearance — after 2005 and 2017.

Q4: Whose record did Australia’s winning streak match before this defeat?
A: Their 15-match streak matched their own record from 1997–2000.

Q5: What was unique about this match in World Cup history?
A: It was the first-ever 300+ run chase in any ODI World Cup knockout, men’s or women’s.

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