Jemima powers India women to World cup final as world champs Australia crash out in semis

 


India achieved the impossible. Harmanpreet Kaur’s team stormed into the Women’s World Cup final after defeating the seven-time world champions Australia by 5 wickets. Batting first at Navi Mumbai, Australia posted a massive total of 338. But India, powered by Jemimah Rodrigues’s brilliant 127 and captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s 89, chased it down — their highest successful run chase ever in One Day Internationals. On Sunday, India will face South Africa in the final — ensuring a new champion in women’s ODI World Cup history.

Winning the toss, Australian skipper Alyssa Healy chose to bat first, aiming for a big score. However, she couldn’t last long. After being dropped once by Harmanpreet, Healy was dismissed played on for just 5 by Kranti Gaur. Her opening partner the ever enterprising Phoebe Litchfield attacked from the start, making full use of the powerplay alongside Ellyse Perry. The duo added a brisk 155-run partnership. Litchfield reached her century, piling pressure on India. But Amanjot Kaur broke the stand by removing Litchfield for 119. After that wicket, Australia lost some momentum as India’s spinners bowled with control. Perry scored 77, while Beth Mooney (24), Annabel Sutherland (3), and Tahlia McGrath (12) failed to convert starts.

At one point, it seemed Australia might struggle to cross 300, but experienced Ashleigh Gardner steadied things. In superb form throughout the tournament, she smashed 63 off 45 balls, though she lacked support from the other end. Australia were eventually bowled out for 338 in 49.5 overs. Among Indian bowlers, Shri Charani and Deepti Sharma took two wickets each, while Kranti, Amanjot, and Radha Yadav claimed one apiece.

Chasing 339 was never going to be easy — especially with in-form opener Pratika Rawal missing. Shafali Verma, brought into the XI, opened alongside Smriti Mandhana. Shafali struck two boundaries but was dismissed lbw for 10 by Kim Garth. Mandhana looked promising before falling for 24, caught off a leg-side delivery after a successful Australian review. At that stage, India seemed in trouble again — but Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur had other plans.

The pair started cautiously before gradually taking charge. Jemimah, in particular, looked aggressive, striking regular boundaries, finding gaps with great precision and keeping up the scoring rate. With dew setting in, Australian bowlers struggled for grip, especially Alana King, who became ineffective. Both batters closed in on centuries, but Harmanpreet fell for a superb 89 while attempting a big shot off Sutherland. Jemimah, however, remained composed, deciding to anchor the chase till the end.


It was a fitting redemption for Jemimah — who had been dismissed for a duck in the tournament opener and even dropped for one match. Her sublime 127 not out guided India home and into their first-ever World Cup final. Deepti Sharma (24) and Richa Ghosh (26 off 16) provided useful support down the order, with Richa’s quick hits bringing India close to victory.

Australia’s fielding was uncharacteristically sloppy, dropping three catches — including two of Jemimah — by Healy and McGrath. That summed up their day. Coming in at 1.3 overs, Jemimah stayed almost till the end, sealing one of India’s greatest ODI wins.

The message was clear: this Indian team is no underdog. And with just one match to go, the dream of lifting the World Cup feels closer than ever — for the players and for millions of fans back home.


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