The Republic News News for Everyone | News Aggregator
In a night that will go down as one of the most iconic in Indian cricket history, India Women defeated defending champions Australia by five wickets to storm into the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final. Led by a breathtaking century from Jemimah Rodrigues (127 off 114)* and a valiant 89 from Harmanpreet Kaur, India chased down a daunting 339-run target with nine balls to spare, sending the home crowd into delirium.
Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur script a golden chapter in Indian cricket
After Australia posted a formidable 338 all out, powered by Phoebe Litchfield’s stunning 119 and Ellyse Perry’s composed 77, India faced an uphill battle. The chase began on a shaky note, but the composure of Rodrigues and Harmanpreet soon turned the tide.
The pair built a magnificent 167-run partnership for the fourth wicket, mixing aggression with calculated risk-taking. Harmanpreet, leading from the front, played a fluent knock, rotating strike beautifully and attacking the Australian spinners with precision.
Once Harmanpreet fell for 89 off 88 deliveries, the equation got tense. But Jemimah, calm and determined, continued to anchor the innings, finding able support from Richa Ghosh and Amanjot Kaur. Her innings was a blend of elegance and temperament, marked by powerful drives and clever placement.
The winning moment came when Amanjot drove through the covers, sealing a famous victory for India. Jemimah sprinted towards her partner and wrapped her in a tight embrace as the entire Indian team charged onto the field. Smriti Mandhana, beaming with joy, was the first to join in as emotions spilled over both on and off the field.
India turn heartbreak into history
For years, Australia had been India’s biggest obstacle in major tournaments — from the 2017 World Cup final to the 2020 T20 World Cup summit clash. But on this night, in front of a roaring Navi Mumbai crowd, India turned the tables in emphatic fashion.
During the innings break, Litchfield had said Australia would have been happy with their total, and at one point, they looked set for 350-plus. However, India’s bowlers fought back admirably in the death overs, ensuring the target remained within reach. This win wasn’t just about a chase — it was about redemption, belief, and emotion. As the crowd waved the tricolour in ecstasy, several fans were seen in tears, overwhelmed by the magnitude of India’s triumph. With this victory, India set up a mouth-watering final clash against South Africa, to be played on Sunday.
Here’s how fans reacted:
#Final, 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘! 🇮🇳#TeamIndia book their spot in the #CWC25 final on a historic Navi Mumbai night! 🥳👏
Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/ou9H5gN60l#WomenInBlue | #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/RCo6FlbXSX
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) October 30, 2025
Cannot believe what I’ve just seen. Jemi Rodrigues – that was unbelievable. One of the greatest humans you will ever meet. One of the greatest knocks you will ever see #INDvAUS #CWC25
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) October 30, 2025
🇮🇳 Hamari ladkiya kisi se kam nahi hai . So proud of you all. Love it . Bring it on The BIg Final . Whooo hoooo way to go @BCCIWomen #WomensWorldCup2025 #CWC25 @ImHarmanpreet and team 💥❤️
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 30, 2025
The last time Australia lost a #ICCWomensWorldCup match was against India at Derby on 20 July 2017. Since then they have not lost a single match in their previous 15 WC matches until tonight!#CWC25 #INDWvsAUSW
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) October 30, 2025
MISSION 𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐈𝐓 𝐀𝐓 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 IS ON 🇮🇳 💙 pic.twitter.com/kJsrtCw95M
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) October 30, 2025
Wow .. What a chase .. any team that beats Australia deserve to win the WC .. #WomensWorldCup2025
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 30, 2025
https://twitter.com/AusWomenCricket/status/1983945783599620205
— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) October 30, 2025
Finals babyyy 🔥🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/EJyv8ItmJp
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) October 30, 2025
No.3s being No.1s in the world cups 😉💙 pic.twitter.com/Cr6LIWkYlg
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) October 30, 2025
Jemi- what an absolute superstar! #GodsFavouriteChild
Let’s go 🇮🇳!! #INDvsAUS— Shikha Pandey (@shikhashauny) October 30, 2025
From being left out of the team earlier in the World Cup to taking your team to the final.
Take a Bow Jemimah 👏
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) October 30, 2025
Jemimah Rodrigues stands tall as India beat Australia to book #CWC25 final berth in a historic chase 🔥#INDvAUS 📝: https://t.co/9KxaD9Y7AI pic.twitter.com/BW2MqEM91v
— ICC (@ICC) October 30, 2025
One last push! 🏆#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/mK4kk8ekGD
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) October 30, 2025
Such a pleasure watching this chase by @BCCIWomen with calm & composure. Just too good from Jemimah Rodrigues & Harmanpreet Kaur. That cameo from Richa ghosh was crucial. pic.twitter.com/H1dTGKtwFs
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 30, 2025
Not just a record run chase but one of the greatest, on the back of one of the greatest WWC innings by @JemiRodrigues #INDvsAUS #worldcup2025
— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) October 30, 2025
Absolute scenes in the middle. 🥹🥹🥹🥹
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) October 30, 2025
This is the greatest day in the history of Indian women’s cricket.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 30, 2025
Bharat ki beti at it 💪🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/PunTvZKTF4
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) October 30, 2025
Historic win for India 🙌 – It’s India vs South Africa in the World Cup final on Sunday #women #cricket #INDvAUS #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/J4Ei6zISCY
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 30, 2025
India into the final. What a game. What a performance 🫡
Jemimah Rodrigues – What an innings 🏏
Took the team past the finish line. The entire nation will be glued to their TVs this Sunday#WomensWorldCup2025
— DK (@DineshKarthik) October 30, 2025
Jemimah masterminds the greatest run chase in Women’s ODI history with a masterclass century to make sn indelible impact on this tournament snd the women’s game. India have humbled mighty Aussies and will meet SA in the final. Come Sunday, Women’s ODI will see a new champion!
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) October 30, 2025
🇮🇳💪🏻👏 🫡 pic.twitter.com/Kh1B24asHw
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) October 30, 2025
Wow just WOW!! So happy and PROUD of our women!! Just AMAZINGGGGGH!! Well done Jemi!! You are absolute DELIGHT!! An ABSOLUTE CHAMPION!! Well done Harman on a captain’s knock!! Just CLASS!! 💪🏾 ONE MORE TO GO!! Come on GIRLS!!
— Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) October 30, 2025
JEMI JEMI JEMIIII – INDIA INDIA INDIA come onnnnnnn @BCCIWomen come onnnnnnnnn
— Parth Jindal (@ParthJindal11) October 30, 2025
What a game of cricket, an excellent advert for the sport.
Jemi Rodrigues, dropped during this tournament, Promoted to 3 today and played probably the best innings in a World Cup knockout run chase.
Congrats India
Blockbuster final showdown IND vs SA #WCW25 pic.twitter.com/MofhCcD3nS
— Carlos Brathwaite (@CRBrathwaite26) October 30, 2025
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
