India Beat Australia in Women’s World Cup Semi-Final, Record Chase
Why in the news
India beat Australia in the second Women’s World Cup semi-final at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. The side reached a target of 339, a new record for a successful chase in women’s one-day internationals.
Key facts
- Result: India won by 5 wickets.
- Scores: Australia 338/7 (49.5 overs); India 341/5 (48.3 overs).
- Player of the Match: Jemimah Rodrigues, 127 not out off 134 balls.
- Partnership: 167 with captain Harmanpreet Kaur.
- Record: highest successful chase in Women’s ODI history.
| Semi-final | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| England v South Africa, Guwahati | 29 October | South Africa won (319/7 v 194 all out) |
| India v Australia, Navi Mumbai | 30 October | India won by 5 wickets |
About the tournament
The 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup is hosted by India. South Africa reached the final for the first time by winning the first semi-final, so India will meet them in the final scheduled for 2 November at Navi Mumbai.
Exam angle
- Note the highest successful chase in Women’s ODIs: 339 target.
- Jemimah Rodrigues is the Player of the Match.
- Sports sections often ask venue, score and award winner.