A sensational hundred from young middle-order star Jemimah Rodrigues helped India pull off the unthinkable, defeating reigning champions Australia in the semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 on Thursday, October 30. Rodrigues’ tremendous knock of 127 not out, combined with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur’s fantastic 89, allowed India to hunt down the target of 339 and overhaul the mighty Aussies for a place in the summit clash.

After the quick departures of openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, Rodrigues and Harmanpreet batted exceedingly well under pressure and played delightful strokes against Australia’s much-vaunted bowling attack. Their stand of 167 runs shifted the pressure entirely on the Aussies, who missed out on a couple of easy catching opportunities, giving Rodrigues the

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