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AUS-W vs IND-W, 2nd Semi Final ODI, Women's WC 2025 live
IND-W
341-5(48.3)
India Women won by 5 wickets 🏆
AUS-W
(49.5)338-10
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P'ship : 31(15)
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Take a bow, Team India! What an unforgettable night in Navi Mumbai as the Women in Blue script one of the greatest moments in Indian cricket history. A dominant Australia side riding on an incredible winning streak has finally been stopped and who better than Harmanpreet Kaur’s fearless brigade to do it! Records broken, history made, and confidence soaring — this Indian team has stepped up when it mattered most. Jemimah Rodrigues — take a bow! What a knock under pressure, almost touched by divine grace tonight. Truly a special innings from a special player.
With Australia and England knocked out, the stage is now set for a blockbuster finale. India storm into their third Cricket World Cup Final, while South Africa march into their first-ever title clash. A new World Champion awaits us on Sunday at the DY Patil Stadium.
For now, this is Pritam Dey signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Akshay Bhide who, along with scorer/analyst Yogesh Kumar & statistician Aman brought all the updates of this clash. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the world. Soak it in as the nation stands proud as the Women in Blue light up world cricket! BYE BYE👋
With Australia and England knocked out, the stage is now set for a blockbuster finale. India storm into their third Cricket World Cup Final, while South Africa march into their first-ever title clash. A new World Champion awaits us on Sunday at the DY Patil Stadium.
For now, this is Pritam Dey signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Akshay Bhide who, along with scorer/analyst Yogesh Kumar & statistician Aman brought all the updates of this clash. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the world. Soak it in as the nation stands proud as the Women in Blue light up world cricket! BYE BYE👋
Harmanpreet Kaur (India Women Captain): "Absolutely. Very proud. I don't have words to express what we are feeling. We have passed that line that we are trying hard for the last few years.
We spoke to each other. We have done this. Because we have been working so hard and both of us are really proud of this team. Every player can win any match in any situation. We did make some mistakes in the tournament but today was the day we wanted to go all the way. Just be there for the team and I think it worked for the team.
That day, we had realized that we didn't execute very well. We were late by two or three overs. We could have taken a few risks earlier and it cost us. We discussed it in the team room. If we fall behind, it's hard to come back. Last five overs, you have to be very particular and very calculative. We knew what we had to do if the same situation comes and that's what happened.
(On Jemimah Rodrigues) Jemimah is someone who always wants to do well for the team. We have trust on her. Today, it was a very special knock from her. We had a good time while batting in the middle. She was doing the calculation for me. I really enjoy batting with her. She is someone before I go, she keeps telling me, we have got five runs, we have got seven runs. That shows how involved she is. She was pushing me and we have to give a lot of credit to her for holding the nerves and finishing the game.
One more game to go. Today, we all played well. We are happy with the result. We are already speaking about the next game. That shows how focused we are. We want to give back to our fans and the families. It's a great time for us to deliver for our fans and families and we will try our best.
They (fans) are always with us. Every game they are coming and pushing us. They have been amazing. Even when we lost, we kept receiving messages that the World Cup is not done yet. You can bounce back. We are not alone and the whole country is behind us."
We spoke to each other. We have done this. Because we have been working so hard and both of us are really proud of this team. Every player can win any match in any situation. We did make some mistakes in the tournament but today was the day we wanted to go all the way. Just be there for the team and I think it worked for the team.
That day, we had realized that we didn't execute very well. We were late by two or three overs. We could have taken a few risks earlier and it cost us. We discussed it in the team room. If we fall behind, it's hard to come back. Last five overs, you have to be very particular and very calculative. We knew what we had to do if the same situation comes and that's what happened.
(On Jemimah Rodrigues) Jemimah is someone who always wants to do well for the team. We have trust on her. Today, it was a very special knock from her. We had a good time while batting in the middle. She was doing the calculation for me. I really enjoy batting with her. She is someone before I go, she keeps telling me, we have got five runs, we have got seven runs. That shows how involved she is. She was pushing me and we have to give a lot of credit to her for holding the nerves and finishing the game.
One more game to go. Today, we all played well. We are happy with the result. We are already speaking about the next game. That shows how focused we are. We want to give back to our fans and the families. It's a great time for us to deliver for our fans and families and we will try our best.
They (fans) are always with us. Every game they are coming and pushing us. They have been amazing. Even when we lost, we kept receiving messages that the World Cup is not done yet. You can bounce back. We are not alone and the whole country is behind us."
Alyssa Healy (Australia Women Captain): "Yeah, I mean, it was a good contest in the end. We are probably reflecting to our mistakes a little bit. It was the first time I have felt that.
We probably didn't finish well with the bat, didn't bowl well and also dropped all that chances in the field but we still managed to hang in there till the second last over. So, we can take something out of that but ultimately we got outdone at the end.
(On posting 338) I thought we left a few more runs out there with the bat in the backend. We should've batted better in the last 10 overs but I have been saying that to the girls that we managed to get a good score but we should've executed better with the ball. We didn't hold on to our chances otherwise we were right in the game. It is what it is. India played really well as they held their nerves and ultimately got over the line.
(On Phoebe Litchfield's innings) Oh yes. When you see players of my age walk away from the game, it's always a weird experience. We are watching the next generation that it forward. We saw that with India as well with bat in hand. I though Phoebs was sensational with the bat in the frontend and was able to cash in with a hundred. Kudos to her. It's been fun to watch her unfold and in the next world cup which is after 4 years, she will be exciting to watch.
I think there will be more and more opportunities for those guys moving forward. You could see a little bit of change in the future and I think that's going to be really exciting for our group. I though Ash (Gardner) had a sensational tournament and I think, everyone contributed beautifully throughout the tournament.
Um, yeah, I was a bit stressed. We created enough, we created pressure, we created opportunities and I am at fault in that. We can't let ourselves down in that regard because that's something we Australians are really proud of ourselves. That's probably why it's a bit disappointing. I felt the same last year too.
(On the entire team) I think we have played some unbelievable cricket. In these semi-finals and knockout games, if you don't turn up in that evening, anyone will get the better of you. I am really proud of our group. Everyone chipped in every game and did the job for our side. We were just unable to get over the line at the end.
I won't be there Mel (for World Cup 2029). Well, I think that's the beauty of the next cycle. We will find out in the next few years. There is a T20 World Cup next year which we are looking forward to. Our ODI team will shift a little bit I guess. We will learn from our mistakes and there are some really exciting opportunities for the youngsters going forward."
We probably didn't finish well with the bat, didn't bowl well and also dropped all that chances in the field but we still managed to hang in there till the second last over. So, we can take something out of that but ultimately we got outdone at the end.
(On posting 338) I thought we left a few more runs out there with the bat in the backend. We should've batted better in the last 10 overs but I have been saying that to the girls that we managed to get a good score but we should've executed better with the ball. We didn't hold on to our chances otherwise we were right in the game. It is what it is. India played really well as they held their nerves and ultimately got over the line.
(On Phoebe Litchfield's innings) Oh yes. When you see players of my age walk away from the game, it's always a weird experience. We are watching the next generation that it forward. We saw that with India as well with bat in hand. I though Phoebs was sensational with the bat in the frontend and was able to cash in with a hundred. Kudos to her. It's been fun to watch her unfold and in the next world cup which is after 4 years, she will be exciting to watch.
I think there will be more and more opportunities for those guys moving forward. You could see a little bit of change in the future and I think that's going to be really exciting for our group. I though Ash (Gardner) had a sensational tournament and I think, everyone contributed beautifully throughout the tournament.
Um, yeah, I was a bit stressed. We created enough, we created pressure, we created opportunities and I am at fault in that. We can't let ourselves down in that regard because that's something we Australians are really proud of ourselves. That's probably why it's a bit disappointing. I felt the same last year too.
(On the entire team) I think we have played some unbelievable cricket. In these semi-finals and knockout games, if you don't turn up in that evening, anyone will get the better of you. I am really proud of our group. Everyone chipped in every game and did the job for our side. We were just unable to get over the line at the end.
I won't be there Mel (for World Cup 2029). Well, I think that's the beauty of the next cycle. We will find out in the next few years. There is a T20 World Cup next year which we are looking forward to. Our ODI team will shift a little bit I guess. We will learn from our mistakes and there are some really exciting opportunities for the youngsters going forward."
Highest Individual Score in a Successful Run Chase vs Australia Women in ODIs:
127* - Jemimah Rodrigues (India), Mumbai (DY Patil), 2025, TONIGHT*
122* - Suzie Bates (New Zealand), Sydney, 2012
116 - Claire Taylor (England), Taunton, 2005
127* - Jemimah Rodrigues (India), Mumbai (DY Patil), 2025, TONIGHT*
122* - Suzie Bates (New Zealand), Sydney, 2012
116 - Claire Taylor (England), Taunton, 2005
Highest Individual Score in Run Chases in Women’s ODI World Cup Knockouts:
148* – Nat Sciver-Brunt (England) vs Australia, Christchurch, 2022 Final (Result - Lost)
127* – Jemimah Rodrigues (India) vs Australia, DY Patil, 2025 Semi Final, TONIGHT* (Result - Won)
91* – Lisa Keightley (Australia) vs South Africa, Lincoln, 2000 Semi Final (Result - Won)
148* – Nat Sciver-Brunt (England) vs Australia, Christchurch, 2022 Final (Result - Lost)
127* – Jemimah Rodrigues (India) vs Australia, DY Patil, 2025 Semi Final, TONIGHT* (Result - Won)
91* – Lisa Keightley (Australia) vs South Africa, Lincoln, 2000 Semi Final (Result - Won)
Highest Individual Score vs Australia in Women’s ODI World Cup:
178* – Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka), Bristol, 2017
171* – Harmanpreet Kaur (India), Derby, 2017
148* – Nat Sciver-Brunt (England), Christchurch, 2022
127* – Jemimah Rodrigues (India), DY Patil, 2025, TONIGHT*
118 – Enid Bakewell (England), Birmingham, 1973
178* – Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka), Bristol, 2017
171* – Harmanpreet Kaur (India), Derby, 2017
148* – Nat Sciver-Brunt (England), Christchurch, 2022
127* – Jemimah Rodrigues (India), DY Patil, 2025, TONIGHT*
118 – Enid Bakewell (England), Birmingham, 1973
Highest Match Aggregates in Women's ODIs:
781 - India vs Australia, Delhi, 2025
679 - India vs Australia, Mumbai (DY Patil), 2025 World Cup, TONIGHT*
678 - England vs South Africa, Bristol, 2017 World Cup
781 - India vs Australia, Delhi, 2025
679 - India vs Australia, Mumbai (DY Patil), 2025 World Cup, TONIGHT*
678 - England vs South Africa, Bristol, 2017 World Cup
Australia Women in ODI World Cup Semi Finals:
Matches Played: 6
Won: 4
Lost: 2 and both against India (2017 and 2025)
Matches Played: 6
Won: 4
Lost: 2 and both against India (2017 and 2025)
Highest Successful Run Chases in ODI World Cup Knockouts (Both Men and Women):
341/5 by India Women vs Australia Women, DY Patil, 2025 Semi Final (Target - 339), TONIGHT*
299/6 for New Zealand Men vs South Africa Men, Auckland, 2015 Semi Final (Target - 298)
289/4 for Australia Men vs New Zealand Men, Chennai, 1996 Quarter Final (Target - 287)
341/5 by India Women vs Australia Women, DY Patil, 2025 Semi Final (Target - 339), TONIGHT*
299/6 for New Zealand Men vs South Africa Men, Auckland, 2015 Semi Final (Target - 298)
289/4 for Australia Men vs New Zealand Men, Chennai, 1996 Quarter Final (Target - 287)
NUMBERS GAME: This is the 3rd time that India Women have managed to reach the final in ODI World Cups. They were the finalists in 2005 and 2017.
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