Navi Mumbai : This has to be right up amongst the finest triumphs in Indian cricket, let alone Indian Women’s cricket. Chasing an imposing target of 339 against the mighty Australia in the second semifinal of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup on Thursday at the DY Patil Stadium, India seemed to be sinking slowly when they lost both their openers as pacer Kim Garth scalped Pratika Rawal’s replacement Shafali Verma (10), whose much-touted comeback lasted just five balls, and in-form star bat Smriti Mandhana. However, putting her hand up when it mattered the most, local girl Jemimah Rodrigues played the innings of her life, slamming a brilliant 127 not out (134 balls) to guide India to a memorable, improbable five-wicket win with nine balls to spare. It was her maiden World Cup

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