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Rodrigues' 127* Seals India's Record Chase to Reach Women's World Cup Final

India now face South Africa in Navi Mumbai on Sunday with a new ODI champion to be crowned.

Overview

  • India defeated Australia by five wickets, reaching 341 for 5 in 48.3 overs to chase 339 with nine balls to spare.
  • Jemimah Rodrigues was named player of the match for an unbeaten 127 and shared a 167-run stand with captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who made 89.
  • Australia posted 338 as Phoebe Litchfield hit 119, with key contributions from Ellyse Perry on 77 and Ashleigh Gardner on 63.
  • India completed the largest successful chase in a Cricket World Cup knockout, ending Australia's long unbeaten run in the tournament.
  • Rodrigues said post-match that she had been struggling with anxiety during the tour, describing near-daily tears before producing her match-winning innings.