The Indian women’s cricket team has etched its name in the history books of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with a record-breaking win over Australia in the semi-final. The match, played at Navi Mumbai, saw India successfully chase down the highest-ever target in World Cup history, both in men’s and women’s cricket. With this remarkable achievement, India now holds the record for the highest successful run chase in a World Cup and the most runs scored in a Women’s World Cup match. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the thrilling encounter and the key moments that defined the game.
Historic Target Chased Down by India
India’s chase of 339 runs in a semi-final match was not for the faint-hearted. Australia, the six-time World Cup champions, had set a mammoth target, and the pressure on the Indian batters was immense. Despite early setbacks, with Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma falling cheaply inside the first 10 overs, India never lost hope. The partnership between skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues was the turning point in the chase.
Their 167-run stand was the highest-ever partnership for India in a knockout match, helping India get closer to the target. The partnership was also aided by dropped catches, which provided India with some breathing space. Jemimah Rodrigues, in particular, played an instrumental role, scoring a brilliant century—the first of her career in a World Cup—and becoming the youngest player to score a century against Australia in a Women’s World Cup.
With Amanjot Kaur’s timely boundary in the final overs, India completed the chase, securing one of the most significant victories in Indian women’s cricket history.
Record-Breaking Moments
The match was filled with memorable milestones, including India’s record for the highest-ever successful run chase in a Women’s World Cup match. The thrilling encounter also saw the most runs ever scored in a Women’s World Cup game, with both teams contributing to a combined total of 679 runs.
In terms of batting records, Jemimah Rodrigues became the youngest woman to score a century against Australia in World Cups, at just 25 years and 55 days. Her century was part of a high-scoring game that saw both teams hit a total of 14 sixes, marking the most number of sixes in a Women’s World Cup match.
India also set a new record for the most century partnerships in a single World Cup, with five such partnerships to their name. This victory against Australia will go down in history not just for the incredible chase but also for the ground-breaking achievements that came with it.
India’s success in this match paves the way for their first-ever Women’s World Cup final appearance, where they will face South Africa—two teams that have never won the prestigious title. This is the first edition in 33 years where both finalists are first-time contenders for the trophy.
Conclusion
India’s dramatic win over Australia in the 2025 Women’s World Cup semi-final has set a new standard in women’s cricket, with record-breaking chases, partnerships, and individual performances. This win will be remembered as one of the most significant moments in the history of the sport, with India now moving into the final, ready to make their mark on world cricket.
