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India Reach Women’s World Cup Final With Record Chase to Knock Out Australia

Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 127 anchored the biggest successful chase in women’s ODIs to set up a DY Patil title clash with South Africa on Sunday.

Overview

  • India finished 341-5 with nine balls to spare after slipping to 59-2, overhauling a target of 339 in Navi Mumbai.
  • Rodrigues and captain Harmanpreet Kaur shared a 167-run stand for the third wicket, with Harmanpreet contributing 89 before falling to Annabel Sutherland.
  • Australia posted 338 in 49.5 overs, led by Phoebe Litchfield’s 119 and supported by fifties from Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner.
  • Australia dropped Rodrigues twice during the chase, missed chances that proved costly as she closed out the game unbeaten.
  • The victory ends Australia’s title defense and ensures a new champion, with Indian sporting greats praising the team as attention turns to Sunday’s final against South Africa.