In sport, some victories are more than just a win – they become a message. And on 30th October, 2025, the Indian women’s cricket team delivered a message loud and clear. Facing the formidable Australia women’s cricket team in the semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, India not only won but rewrote the script of what was thought possible in women’s cricket. The Junior Age has all the details of how they did it and why it matters.
India Beat Australia In The ICC Women’s World Cup Knockout:
Australia entered the semi-final as defending champions, carrying a long streak of knockout wins in women’s World Cups. Team India, meanwhile, was chasing redemption and a chance to topple a giant.
Here’s What Went Down During The Match
Australia, the seven-time World Cup champions, batted first and set the stage with a towering total of 338 runs. For a while, it looked like they were cruising, but India’s bowlers fought back with clever spells that slowed the momentum and built pressure.
Then came the chase, and what a chase it was! India charged after the target of 339 with confidence and grit. The star of the night was Jemimah Rodrigues, who played a breathtaking unbeaten knock of 127 runs, guiding India home with five wickets in hand and nine balls to spare.
Her partnership with captain Harmanpreet Kaur held firm when it mattered most, proving that calm minds win big games. Together, they pulled off the highest successful run chase in the history of women’s ODIs – a record that will be remembered for years.
The victory ended Australia’s knockout-match dominance and hinted at a new power shift in women’s cricket.
A Record Chase By the Indian Women’s Cricket Team
Chasing 339 in just 48.3 overs is not just a win – it’s a rewriting of history. With this result, India now proudly sits at the top of the list of the highest successful chases in women’s ODI cricket. As the Women in Blue march into the World Cup Final, they carry momentum, confidence, and the hopes of a nation.
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