India Women’s stunning victory over Australia ignites World Cup glory pursuit
On a dewy Thursday night in Navi Mumbai, India scripted one of the greatest chases in women’s cricket history to storm into the ICC ODI World Cup final.
At the DY Patil Stadium, under the glare of floodlights and the weight of expectation, India hunted down a record 338 in a thrilling, edge-of-the-seat finish — winning by five wickets with five balls to spare.
For defending champions Australia — seven-time winners and unbeaten in this tournament — it marked a crushing end to their 16-match World Cup winning streak dating back to 2022.
India End Australia’s Reign
India’s fiercest nemesis, the giants of women’s cricket, were finally toppled. With Australia out, a new name will be etched on the trophy come Sunday.
To conquer the Australians, India had to match their skill, mirror their intensity, and outlast their legendary resilience. They shattered a long-standing psychological barrier with a performance that blended grit, belief, and nerves of steel.
At the heart of this triumph stood Jemimah Rodrigues — the Mumbai batter whose self-belief and tactical brilliance fueled a chase for the ages.
Jemimah Rodrigues’ Masterclass
Her unbeaten 127 — her maiden World Cup century — was hailed by experts as one of the greatest ODI knocks ever played, in what many
