AUS-W vs IND-W Match Scorecard: Women’s Cricket World Cup Semi-Final

Jemimah Rodrigues had managed just 65 runs across her previous four innings in the tournament, including two ducks. When she walked out to bat against Australia in the World Cup semi-final, few would have predicted what came next. She finished with an unbeaten 127, guiding India to a record-breaking chase that silenced a crowd of 34,651 in Navi Mumbai. The innings turned her tournament around and booked India’s place in the final.

Australia Women: 338 all out · India Women: 341/5 (48.3 overs) · Result: India Women win by 5 wickets · Player of the Match: Jemimah Rodrigues 127*

Here is the complete match breakdown from India’s historic chase:

Who won the T20 women’s?

This was not a T20 match — it was an ODI World Cup semi-final played at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on 30 October 2025. Australia Women won the toss and chose to bat first, posting 338 all out in 49.5 overs (ESPN Cricinfo). India Women chased down the target of 339, reaching 341/5 in 48.3 overs with nine balls to spare to win by five wickets.

Phoebe Litchfield top-scored for Australia with 119 off 93 balls, while Ashleigh Gardner added a quickfire 63 off 41 deliveries with four fours and four sixes near the end of the innings (Hindustan Times).

Match result details

India’s innings began poorly. They slipped to 59/2 before Jemimah Rodrigues joined forces with captain Harmanpreet Kaur (Times of India). The pair built a 167-run partnership for the third wicket that steadied the ship and put India in control of the chase.

Score summary

• Australia Women: 338 all out (49.5 overs)
• India Women: 341/5 (48.3 overs)
• Result: India won by 5 wickets

The implication: India’s ability to recover from an early collapse demonstrated the depth of their batting lineup when it mattered most.

How many runs did Jemimah Rodrigues score in the semi-final?

Jemimah Rodrigues scored an unbeaten 127 runs off 134 balls with 14 boundaries in the semi-final against Australia (Hindustan Times). She was named Player of the Match for her match-winning performance that guided India to their record-breaking chase.

The knock was even more remarkable given Rodrigues had managed just 65 runs across her previous four innings in the tournament, including two ducks (NDTV Sports). She was dropped on 106 by Tahlia McGrath in the 43rd over, but made Australia pay for the miss.

Batting innings breakdown

Rodrigues’ innings featured 14 fours and provided the backbone of India’s chase. She shared a crucial 167-run partnership with Harmanpreet Kaur (89 off 88 balls) that tilted the match decisively in India’s favour (NDTV Sports).

Key contributions

• Jemimah Rodrigues: 127* (134 balls, 14 fours)
• Harmanpreet Kaur: 89 (88 balls, 10 fours, 2 sixes)
• Smriti Mandhana: 24 (24 balls)
• Richa Ghosh: 26 (16 balls)

What this means: Rodrigues and Kaur’s partnership silenced any doubts about India’s middle-order capability in knockout matches.

Has India won any women’s World Cup?

India has not won the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. They reached the final in 2025 after this victory over Australia, giving them another chance to claim their first-ever title in the 50-over format.

This semi-final win marks India’s progression to the final, where they will face South Africa on Sunday (Hindustan Times).

India’s World Cup record

India’s best finish prior to 2025 came in 2017, when they lost the final to England. The 2025 campaign now offers another opportunity to break through and claim their maiden title.

Recent achievements

The semi-final victory over Australia represents India’s most significant win of the tournament. Rodrigues’ unbeaten 127 powered them past a formidable Australian side that had won the previous two editions of the World Cup.

The catch: India’s historical inability to close out finals—most recently in 2017 against England—adds pressure to their upcoming clash against South Africa.

Who has won more World Cups in women’s cricket?

Australia Women have been the dominant force in women’s cricket World Cups, winning the title multiple times including the 2013, 2017, and 2022 editions. Their record of seven total World Cup titles across all formats underscores their sustained excellence in the women’s game.

The semi-final defeat ended Australia’s three-peat ambitions and opened the door for either India or South Africa to claim the 2025 title.

Winners list

Australia leads all nations with seven World Cup titles in women’s cricket. England has won four times, while New Zealand has claimed three titles.

Australia dominance

Australia’s consistency in ICC women’s tournaments stems from their professional domestic structure, deep talent pool, and sustained investment in women’s cricket over decades.

The pattern: Australia’s defeat exposed vulnerabilities even in their strongest squads, suggesting the 2025 final is genuinely competitive.

What was the full match scorecard?

The full scorecard from the 2nd semi-final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 shows Australia posting 338 all out in 49.5 overs, with India chasing 339 and reaching their target with five wickets in hand and nine balls remaining (ESPN Cricinfo).

Australia innings

Australia lost Alyssa Healy early at 25/1 in 5.1 overs due to a rain interruption, but recovered through Phoebe Litchfield’s 119 and Ashleigh Gardner’s 63. Beth Mooney contributed 24 as Australia crossed 330 despite losing their last three wickets in the final over (Hindustan Times).

India innings

India lost early wickets but recovered through the Rodrigues-Kaur partnership. Smriti Mandhana scored 24 off 24, and Richa Ghosh provided late acceleration with 26 off 16 balls. Amanjot Kaur hit the winning boundary to seal the historic chase (India Today).

Fall of wickets

• Australia: 25/1 (Healy), 180/2 (Litchfield), 338/10
• India: 59/2 (before partnership), 226/2 (Kaur out), 341/5 (target reached)

The implication: India’s chase required steady accumulation rather than explosive hitting, demonstrating the effectiveness of their middle-order strategy.

What experts said

“They were 30 runs short.”

— Jemimah Rodrigues, India batter and Player of the Match (NDTV Sports)

“Jesus carried me through.”

— Jemimah Rodrigues after the record chase (Times of India)

Match officials and conditions

The match was umpired by Lauren Agenbag (South Africa) and Sue Redfern (England), with Kim Cotton (New Zealand) serving as TV umpire. Michell Pereira from Sri Lanka was the Match Referee (India Today).

The crowd of 34,651 at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy provided vocal support for India throughout the chase, creating an atmosphere that clearly energised the home side (ESPN Cricinfo).

Looking ahead

India will now face South Africa in the World Cup final on Sunday. Both teams reached the final through impressive semi-final victories, setting up what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.

For India, the 2025 final represents another opportunity to end their long wait for a maiden 50-over World Cup title. Rodrigues’ return to form gives them belief heading into the decisive match.

Related reading: ESPN Cricinfo Scorecard

India’s dramatic 341 chase builds on the fierce rivalry evident in their recent 2nd ODI scorecard where Australia claimed a 122-run win in Brisbane.

Frequently asked questions

For South Africa, the task is equally clear: they must find a way to dismiss Rodrigues early, or risk watching another record chase unfold in the final.