An emotional evening at DY Patil Stadium saw the Indian Women’s cricket team script one of the most remarkable victories in World Cup history. Chasing a daunting 339 against Australia in the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final, India sealed the win by five wickets with three balls to spare — their highest successful run chase ever in any World Cup.
The moment of glory came when Amanjot Kaur lofted Sophie Molineux for a boundary, sparking wild celebrations across the stands. The Indian dressing room erupted, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur — visibly emotional — was seen in tears as her teammates rushed to embrace her. Jemimah Rodrigues, who played a career-defining innings, was left speechless and overcome with emotion after guiding India home with an unbeaten 127 off 134 balls.
The chase was built on a strong foundation laid by the century stand between Harmanpreet and Jemimah, who together dismantled Australia’s bowling attack with composure and power. Despite late wickets, India held their nerve to cross the line — a stark reminder of how far women’s cricket has come since the heartbreaks of 2017 and 2022.
With this win, India have booked their place in the Women’s World Cup final, where they will face South Africa on Sunday.
It’s not just a victory — it’s redemption, emotion, and history rolled into one unforgettable night for Indian cricket.
