In one of the most engagement nights in Indian cricket history, Indian women Defeated the defending champions Australia with five wickets for the storm ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 FINAL. Headed by Nefes century Rudrogen (127 off 114) * and a brave 89 Harmanpreet KaurIndia chased down a target of 339 runs off nine balls, sending the home crowd into delirium.
Jemimah Rodrigues and HarmanPreet Kaur script is a golden chapter in Indian cricket
After posting a whopping 338 in Australia Phoebe LitchfieldA stunning 119 and Ellyse Perry77, India faced a composed battle. The chase started on a shaky note, but Rodrigues and Harmanpreet’s engagement soon turned the tide.
The pair put on a magnificent 167-run partnership for the fourth wicket, mixing aggression with calculated risk-taking. HarmanPreet, leading from the front, a smooth batsman, played the spinner beautifully and attacked the Australian spinners with precision.
The equation became tense after HarmanPreet fell for 88 off 88 deliveries. But Cemimah, calm and determined, continued to find support by continuing to shoot at anchor Richa ghosh and Amanjot Kaur. His shots were a blend of elegance and temperament, marked by powerful drives and clever placement.
The winning moment came when Amanjot went through the covers to seal a famous victory for India. Jemimah leaned towards her partner and the entire Indian team gave a tight hug as she charged onto the field. Smriti mandhanabeamed with joy, as emotions spilled both on and off the field.
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India comes to history from the heart
Over the years, Australia has been India’s biggest hurdle in major tournaments – from the 2017 World Cup Final to the 2020 T20 World Cup Summit clash. But tonight, in front of a navi mumbai crowd, India turned the tables.
During the toss break, Litchfield said he would be happy with Australia’s total, which at one point looked like 350-plus. However, India’s bowlers impressed in the death overs, keeping the target within reach. This win wasn’t just about a chase – it was about redemption, belief and emotion. As the crowd warmed to the tricolor in ecstasy, several fans were seen basking in the enormity of India’s triumph. With this win, India set up a mouth-watering final clash against them South AfricaIt will be played on Sunday.
Here is the reaction of the fans:
# Final𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 💴𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘! 🇮🇳#Teamindia to book their seats # Cwc25 Finale on a historic Navi Mumbai night! 🥳👏
ScoreCard ▶ https://t.co/ou9h5gn60l#WomenInblue | #Indvaus pic.twitter.com/rco6flbxsx
– BCCI Women (@bcciwomen) October 30, 2025
I just can’t believe what I’m seeing. Jemi Rodrigues – this was incredible. One of the greatest people you will ever meet. One of the biggest knocks you’ll ever see #Indvaus # Cwc25
– Isa Guha (@isaguha) October 30, 2025
🇮🇳 Our girls are second to none. I am proud of you all. Rejoice. Bring it to the grand finale. Who go hoooo way @Bcciwomen # WOMENSWORLDDCUP2025 # Cwc25 @Imharmanpreet and team 💥❤️
– Harbhajan Surbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 30, 2025
Last time Australia lost one #Iccwomensworldcup The match was against India in Derby on 20 July 2017. Since then till date they have not lost a single match in their previous 15 WC matches!# Cwc25 #Indwvsausw
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) October 30, 2025
Mission 𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐈𝐓 𝐀𝐓 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄 in 🇮🇳 💙 pic.twitter.com/kjsrtcw95m
– Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) October 30, 2025
Wow .. What a chase .. Any team that beats Australia deserves to win the WC .. # WOMENSWORLDDCUP2025
— Michael Vaughan (@michaelvolaughan) October 30, 2025
https://twitter.com/auswomencricket/status/1983945783599620205
– from context cricket (@gemsofcricket) October 30, 2025
Finals Babyyy 🔥🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/ejyv8itmjp
– Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroya) October 30, 2025
3 world cups 😉💙 #1s 😉💙 pic.twitter.com/cr6liwkylg
– KolkataknightRiders (@kkriders) October 30, 2025
Jemi- What an absolute superstar! #Godsfavouritechild
Let’s go 🇮🇳 !! #Indvsaus– Shikha Pandey (@shikhashauny) October 30, 2025
To get to the finals from being out of the team at the beginning of the team.
One summer jemimah 👏
– Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) October 30, 2025
Jemimah Rodrigues stands tall as India lose to Australia to book Australia # Cwc25 The last bed in a historic pursuit 🔥#Indvaus 📝: https://t.co/9kxad9y7ai pic.twitter.com/bw2mgem91v
– ICC (@icc) October 30, 2025
One last push! 🏆#Indvaus pic.twitter.com/mk4kk8ekgd
– Kings of Punjab (@punjabkingsipl) October 30, 2025
This kind of fun by following it @Bcciwomen Calm and effective. Very good than Jemimah Rodrigues and HarmanPreet Kaur. This cameo from Richa Ghosh was very important. pic.twitter.com/h1dtgktwfs
– Irfan Pathan (@irfanpathan) October 30, 2025
Not just a record run chase, but the biggest one, on the back of one of the greatest WWC innings @Jemirodrigugues #Indvsaus #WorldCup2025
– Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasguptya7) October 30, 2025
Definitely views in the middle. 🥹🥹🥹🥹
– Royal Paintings Bengaluru (@rcbtweets) October 30, 2025
It is the biggest day in the history of Indian women’s cricket.
– Harsha Bhogle (@bhogharsha) October 30, 2025
India’s daughter Motiv🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/puntvzktf4
– Lucknow Super Giants (@Lucknowipl) October 30, 2025
Historic win for India 🙌 – South Africa vs South Africa in World Cup Final on Sunday # woman #cricket #Indvaus # Cwc25 pic.twitter.com/j4ei6ziscy
– CricketTimes.com (@crickettimeshq) October 30, 2025
India to the final. What a game. What a performance 🫡
Jemimah Rodrigues – What a shot 🏏
His team crossed the finish line. The entire nation will be glued to their televisions this Sunday# WOMENSWORLDDCUP2025
– DK (@dineshkarthik) October 30, 2025
Jemimah Masterminds Masterminds the biggest run chase in women’s ODI history with a Masterclass Friday to make an impact on the women’s game in this tournament. India humbled the mighty Aussies and will meet SA in the final. Come Sunday, female Odi will see a new champion!
– CricketWallah (@cricketwallah) October 30, 2025
🇮🇳💪🏻👏 🫡 pic.twitter.com/kh1b24ashw
– Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) October 30, 2025
Wow just wow !! Happy and proud of our women !! Just incrediblegggg!! Good Jem!! You are absolutely delicious!! Absolute champion!! Well done Harman on a captain’s knock !! Just class!! 💪🏾 To go again !! Come on girls!!
– Robbie Uthappa (@robbieutappa) October 30, 2025
Jemiiii – India India for India month @Bcciwomen Come Onnnnnnn
– Parh Jindal (@parthjindal11) October 30, 2025
What a game of cricket, a great advertisement for the sport.
In this tournament, he went up to 3 today and probably played the best innings in the world cup knockout run.
Congratulations India
Blockbuster Final Showdown Ind VS SA # Wcw25 pic.twitter.com/mofhccd3ns
— Carlos Brathwaite (@crbrathwaite26) October 30, 2025
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