Highlights of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Semi-Final between Australia and India: In Navi Mumbai on Thursday, India defeated defending champions Australia by five wickets to go to the Women's World Cup 2025 final. Jemimah Rodrigues played the innings of her life, hitting a century for the ages. India successfully chased down 339, the highest goal in Women's ODIs, thanks to captain Harmanpreet Kaur's important 89 off 88 deliveries and Rodrigues' outstanding innings anchor of 127 off 134 balls. With nine balls remaining, India overhauled the mark with to the helpful efforts of Deepti Sharma (24) and Richa Ghosh (26). On Sunday, November, they will play South Africa in the championship game.
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Earlier, opener Phoebe Litchfield's 119 off 93 balls was the cornerstone of Australia's massive total of 338 all out in 49.5 overs in the second semi-final. Apart from Litchfield, Ellyse Perry (77 off 88 balls) added stability during a 155-run stand for the second wicket, while Ashleigh Gardner provided late fireworks with 63 off 45 balls after Australia opted to bat first.
It was a tough day for the bowlers, as only young spinner Shree Charani (2/49 in 10 overs) managed to contain the flow of runs. Deepti Sharma (2/73) picked up a couple of wickets but proved expensive.
For Australia, Kim Garth (2/46) and Annabel Sutherland (2/69) were among the wickets.