Historic Victory for India’s Women’s Cricket Team: Defeats Australia to Reach World Cup Final

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India’s national women’s cricket team advanced to the final of the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup after a stunning victory over Australia. The semi-final match was held on Thursday evening (30 October) in Mumbai.

Batting first, Australia set a total of 338 runs, but the Indian women successfully chased down the target with five wickets in hand and in 49 overs; marking the highest successful run chase in the history of women’s One Day Internationals.

Jemimah Rodrigues, the 24-year-old Indian batter, was named player of the match after scoring an unbeaten 127 runs. Team captain Harmanpreet Kaur also played a pivotal role with 89 runs. Their 150-run partnership turned the game in India’s favour.

Virat Kohli, India’s star cricketer, praised the national women’s team in a post on X, writing: “An incredible victory against a strong opponent! Our girls have made history with belief and determination. Bravo!”

India’s women’s team will face South Africa in the final on Sunday (2 November). This marks India’s third appearance in a Women’s World Cup final, with many calling it the greatest opportunity in the history of Indian women’s cricket.