Jemimah Rodrigues Leads India to Historic Victory Over Australia

In a thrilling match that ended Australia's defense of their cricket title, India secured a spot in the women's World Cup final against South Africa. Jemimah Rodrigues' stellar performance, scoring an unbeaten 127, was instrumental in India's five-wicket victory, marking the biggest successful chase in women's ODI history.

Australia, after choosing to bat first, achieved a massive score of 338, led by opener Phoebe Litchfield's rapid 119. Contributions from Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner further bolstered their tally. Despite these efforts, India orchestrated a historic chase, with Rodrigues anchoring the innings and guiding India to victory with nine balls remaining.

India's win assures that a new ODI world champion will be crowned on Sunday. The match highlighted India's resilience and ability to bounce back, as Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur's partnership of 167 runs played a crucial role in chasing down the target. The Australian side, led by captain Alyssa Healy, faced setbacks in execution and missed opportunities on the field, proving costly in their title defense.