India Stuns Australia to Reach World Cup Final with Record Run Chase
In a thrilling Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final, India completed a remarkable five-wicket win over Australia, securing their spot in the final against South Africa. The decisive match saw Jemimah Rodrigues shine with an unbeaten century as her team pushed past the Australian innings.
India required 175 runs to chase down Australia's total of 183/9 and set the tone for a high-scoring contest from the outset. However, early wickets put India on back foot, but Rodrigues' match-winning knock transformed their fortunes. Alongside Harmanpreet Kaur, who contributed with a crucial cameo, Rodrigues powered her team to victory.
The win marked India's first World Cup semi-final victory and also broke their record for the highest chase in tournament history. This remarkable display of batting prowess and teamwork has set India on course for the final, where they will face off against South Africa.
				
			In a thrilling Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final, India completed a remarkable five-wicket win over Australia, securing their spot in the final against South Africa. The decisive match saw Jemimah Rodrigues shine with an unbeaten century as her team pushed past the Australian innings.
India required 175 runs to chase down Australia's total of 183/9 and set the tone for a high-scoring contest from the outset. However, early wickets put India on back foot, but Rodrigues' match-winning knock transformed their fortunes. Alongside Harmanpreet Kaur, who contributed with a crucial cameo, Rodrigues powered her team to victory.
The win marked India's first World Cup semi-final victory and also broke their record for the highest chase in tournament history. This remarkable display of batting prowess and teamwork has set India on course for the final, where they will face off against South Africa.
 . But let's be real, Australia got served
. But let's be real, Australia got served  . The Aussie bowlers were on point and their batters just couldn't keep up. And Rodrigues, she's a talented player for sure, but you can't just put all the pressure on one person to win a game
. The Aussie bowlers were on point and their batters just couldn't keep up. And Rodrigues, she's a talented player for sure, but you can't just put all the pressure on one person to win a game  .
. . They had a great run in this tournament and now they're out. But at the same time, I'm hyped to see what India's gonna do in the final
. They had a great run in this tournament and now they're out. But at the same time, I'm hyped to see what India's gonna do in the final  . It'll be interesting to see how they match up against South Africa... might be a real nail-biter
. It'll be interesting to see how they match up against South Africa... might be a real nail-biter  .
. I'm literally screaming right now!!! India is on fire!!!
 I'm literally screaming right now!!! India is on fire!!!  They've been underdogs for ages but this win shows they're not to be underestimated! Jemimah Rodrigues is like a superhero out there batting like a rockstar
 They've been underdogs for ages but this win shows they're not to be underestimated! Jemimah Rodrigues is like a superhero out there batting like a rockstar 
 And Harmanpreet's cameo was the icing on the cake, what a team effort!!!
 And Harmanpreet's cameo was the icing on the cake, what a team effort!!!  South Africa better bring their A-game because India is READY TO TAKE ON THE WORLD
 South Africa better bring their A-game because India is READY TO TAKE ON THE WORLD  Can't wait for the final!
 Can't wait for the final! 
 ! The Aussies were in trouble from the start, but they kept pushing and pushing... poor them
! The Aussies were in trouble from the start, but they kept pushing and pushing... poor them  . Now let's get ready for that final against SA - bring on the excitement
. Now let's get ready for that final against SA - bring on the excitement  . They've been playing some amazing cricket and it's really paying off. Jemimah Rodrigues is a total rockstar, her batting skills are insane
. They've been playing some amazing cricket and it's really paying off. Jemimah Rodrigues is a total rockstar, her batting skills are insane  . I love how the team came together to chase down those runs, it's such a great feeling when you know your teammates have got each other's backs
. I love how the team came together to chase down those runs, it's such a great feeling when you know your teammates have got each other's backs  . Bring on the final!
. Bring on the final!  And Jemimah Rodrigues, wow... an unbeaten century in a semi-final is huge, especially against a team like Australia who are usually so tough to beat.
 And Jemimah Rodrigues, wow... an unbeaten century in a semi-final is huge, especially against a team like Australia who are usually so tough to beat.  The fact that India broke their record for the highest chase in tournament history is just incredible too. They must be feeling so pumped right now
 The fact that India broke their record for the highest chase in tournament history is just incredible too. They must be feeling so pumped right now  !
! the stats are insane - jemimah rodrigues' unbeaten century was the perfect game-changer and harmanpreet kaur's cameo was pure gold!
 the stats are insane - jemimah rodrigues' unbeaten century was the perfect game-changer and harmanpreet kaur's cameo was pure gold!  they required 175 to chase down australia's 183/9, but that's exactly what they did!
 they required 175 to chase down australia's 183/9, but that's exactly what they did!  and india is taking it all the way to the final!
 and india is taking it all the way to the final!  this is amazing for indian cricket fans everywhere
 this is amazing for indian cricket fans everywhere 
 and harmanpreet kaur was on fire too!!
 and harmanpreet kaur was on fire too!!  this win for india marks their 1st ever semi final victory and breaks their own record at the same time, that's just incredible!!!
 this win for india marks their 1st ever semi final victory and breaks their own record at the same time, that's just incredible!!!  i'm so hyped to see what they'll do against south africa in the final, bring it on!!!!!
 i'm so hyped to see what they'll do against south africa in the final, bring it on!!!!!  . and harmanpreet kaur too, her cameo was like a little ray of hope for team india
. and harmanpreet kaur too, her cameo was like a little ray of hope for team india  seems fishy. and what's with the "remarking" on Jemimah Rodrigues' century? did she even hit all those boundaries herself or was there some Aussie bias in the scoring?
 seems fishy. and what's with the "remarking" on Jemimah Rodrigues' century? did she even hit all those boundaries herself or was there some Aussie bias in the scoring? 
 ๏ธ, her unbeaten century sealed the deal for India. And Harmanpreet Kaur's cameo was the icing on the cake
๏ธ, her unbeaten century sealed the deal for India. And Harmanpreet Kaur's cameo was the icing on the cake  - what a team effort!
 - what a team effort!  I'm so stoked to see India making history and breaking records in this World Cup
 I'm so stoked to see India making history and breaking records in this World Cup  . They're gonna give South Africa a run for their money, can't wait for the final
. They're gonna give South Africa a run for their money, can't wait for the final  . The Aussie team gave it their all, but India's teamwork really paid off in the end
. The Aussie team gave it their all, but India's teamwork really paid off in the end 
 . They've got this fire
. They've got this fire  , i mean who needs to chase 175 runs when u got a player like her with skills like that
, i mean who needs to chase 175 runs when u got a player like her with skills like that  , they should def be confident goin into the final, south africa better watch out
, they should def be confident goin into the final, south africa better watch out  , this indian team is lookin fierce
, this indian team is lookin fierce