India’s incredible journey to the ODI World Cup final has been fueled by a sensational victory over Australia, marked by a record-shattering chase. Jemimah Rodrigues delivered a performance for the ages, remaining unbeaten on 127, while Harmanpreet Kaur played a captain’s knock of 89 to guide India to a target of 339. This remarkable achievement represents the highest successful run chase in the history of women’s ODIs. Australia had set a challenging score of 338/3, with opener Phoebe Litchfield scoring a magnificent 119 and Ellyse Perry contributing 77. Despite the significant pressure, Rodrigues and Kaur forged a match-defining partnership that shifted the momentum. Rodrigues battled through physical discomfort to ensure her team’s success. The cricketing world is abuzz with congratulations, with tributes pouring in from renowned players like Rohit Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar. India will now face South Africa in the final on November 2.
