Team India batter Jemimah Rodrigues grabbed the spotlight with her brilliant century knock in the Women's ODI World Cup Semifinal clash against the defending champions, Australia, at the DY Patil Sports Academy Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday, October 30.

The Women in Bluesealed the final berth with a five-wicket victory over Australia and set up the title clash with South Africa. With a 339-run target, Team India chased it down with nine balls to spare or in 48.3 overs, with Jemimah Rodrigues leading the chase with an unbeaten scintillating knock of 127 off 134 balls. Harmanpreet Kaur played a captain's innings of 89 off 88 balls.

#Final,! #TeamIndia book their spot in the #CWC25 final on a historic Navi Mumbai night! Scorecard ▶ #WomenInBlue | #INDvAUS twitter/RCo6FlbXSX

- BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) October 30, 2025

Apart from Jemimah and Harmanpreet, Deepti Sharma (24), Richa Ghosh (26), and Amanjot Kaur (15*) played valuable cameos down the order to maintain India's momentum and ensure the chase stayed on track.

Jemimah Rodrigues' Knock for Ages

Jemimah Rodrigues has emerged as the star performer with the bat as her century knock kept India on track to chase down the 339-run target. Walking in to bat after opener Shafali Verma's dismissal at 13/1, Jemimah seemingly had only one goal in her mind - to anchor the innings and take India home. Her body language exuded calm and confidence, even under immense pressure.

Rodrigues was hoping for a commanding partnership with her 'best friend', Smriti Mandhana (24), but the latter's controversial dismissal dashed those hopes early. However, India's momentum was gained when Jemimah Rodrigues was joined by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. The pair frustrated the Australian bowling attack to such an extent that the usually composed Aussie fielders showed signs of pressure.

Leading from the front! Skipper #HarmanpreetKaur is on a mission! Are we about to see a repeat of her #CWC17 semi-final heroics? #CWC25 Semi-Final 2 #INDvAUS | LIVE NOW ➡ twitter/XMjp1jQt0R

- Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 30, 2025

Jemimah and Harmanpreet stitched a massive 167-run partnership for the third wicket, putting India's chase firmly back on track before India skipper's dismissal at 226/3. After Harmanpreet's dismissal, the onus of chasing down the target was completely on Jemimah Rodrigues. But the 25-year-old was unperturbed by pressure, anchoring the rest of the chase with maturity and a calm temperament.

Jemimah Harmanpreet This is the highest partnership ever (159* runs) in #CWC against the Aussies & it couldn't have come on a better day! #CWC25 Semi-Final 2 #INDvAUS | LIVE NOW ➡ twitter/pjg5BlVCug

- Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 30, 2025

Jemimah was in a great rhythm and took the advantage of two lifelines she received after her catches were dropped. There was hardly any sign of pressure on the Mumbai cricketer's face as she anchored the innings with composure. While batting on 99, Jemimah Rodrigues ran a single off Meghan Schutt's delivery to complete her century, but she did not celebrate as she knew the job was not done.

Jemimah Rodrigues' 38-run partnership with Deepti Sharma for the fourth wicket and the 36-run stand for the fifth wicket with Richa Ghosh took the pressure off her, as invaluable contributions from the middle-order ensured India's momentum was maintained and the chase was on track.

Cometh the hour, cometh Jemimah! A much-deserved hundred in the semi-final, but the job is not done yet and she knows it well! #CWC25 Semi-Final 2 #INDvAUS | LIVE NOW ➡ twitter/U7Dv9gTH1T

- Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 30, 2025

After Ghosh's dismissal at 310/5 and India needed 29 off 24 balls to win the semifinal, the pressure was on Jemimah again. However, the young batter remained resolute and unshakable as she brilliantly marshaled the final phase of the chase, alongside an unbeaten 31-run stand with Amanjot Kaur, and struck crucial boundaries to ensure India successfully chased down the target.

Jemimah's Innings to be Remembered for a Long Time

As soon as Amanjot Kaur hit the winning four, Jemimah Rodrigues broke down in tears as the magnitude of the achievement washed over her. Getting a big opportunity to prove her case as a big match-winner, Jemimah finally delivered when it mattered the most.

THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS! 3rd CWC final for India Highest-ever run chase in WODIs Ended Australia's 15-match winning streak in CWC#CWC25 Final #INDvSA | SUN, 2nd Nov, 2 PM! twitter/8laT3Mq25P

- Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) October 30, 2025

Jemimah's unbeaten 127-run knock was not just a match-winning innings but also showcases her intent, temperament, and approach that define a true champion. The knock was hailed by cricket fans and enthusiasts, who were quite impressed by her composure, maturity under pressure, and rising to the occasion when she was needed the most by her team.

Taking to their X handles (formerly Twitter), the netizens could not keep calm as they showered Jemimah Rodrigues with immense praise and adulation, calling it 'one of the greatest knocks' in the history of Women's ODI World Cup.

Every generation needs a moment that defines belief. Tonight, Jemimah Rodrigues gave us ours. This picture right here will fuel every upcoming woman cricketer chasing greatness.  twitter/1Q4ycyuN52

- Shivani Shukla (@iShivani_Shukla) October 30, 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues just did to Australia what Australia usually does to everyone else the impossible! twitter/ozoKrWyTXF

- Sagar (@sagarcasm) October 30, 2025

The greatest run chase in the history of women's cricket and all credit goes to Jemimah Rodrigues. An innings of a lifetime by her. twitter/wV9jP606je

- ADITYA (@Wxtreme10) October 30, 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues rises to the occasion with a stunning century in the Women's World Cup semi-final! A performance of class, composure and pure Mumbai grit, leading India's charge on the world stage #MCA #Mumbai #Cricket #IndianCricketTeam #ICC #WomensWorldCup twitter/dUiQl8joiu

- Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) (@MumbaiCricAssoc) October 30, 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues in tears after receiving the Player of the Match award Trolled after her first four matches, today promoted to No.3, and she played a historic knock to help India qualify for the Women's World Cup 2025. #CWC25 #INDvAUS twitter/4i57daBLiH

- ICC Asia Cricket (@ICCAsiaCricket) October 30, 2025

A knock to remember!Jemimah Rodrigues' stunning hundred guides India into the #CWC25 final She wins the @aramco POTM award for her stellar performance twitter/CkAizQVPTr

- ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) October 30, 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues❤️What a beauty!! You did this for every IndianWe all love you..respects you#INDWvsAUSW #WomensWorldCup2025 twitter/n2gwePoI87

- Sarcasm (@sarcastic_us) October 30, 2025

STAND UP AND SALUTE JEMIMAH RODRIGUES. twitter/aaUM53D9Rr

- Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 30, 2025

#CWC25 ICONIC. JEMIMAH RODRIGUES. 127*. Unbeaten. Unreal. twitter/kFk8WKScG6

- Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) October 30, 2025

TAKE A BOW, JEMIMAH RODRIGUES. - 127* (134) with 14 fours in the World Cup Semi Final against Australia. One of the greatest ever innings by Jemimah. twitter/CJa1V86uoF

- Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 30, 2025

How many times u will win our hearts Jemimah Rodrigues Reverse Sweep, Dil scoop, cover drives what not!! It is a treat to watch Jemimah batting today #WomensWorldCup2025 #WomenInBlue twitter/W5tnpMtivl

- All about Cricket (@inr4477) October 30, 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues... go one more time on Sunday!Legendary stuff!

- Arani Basu (@AraniBasuTOI) October 30, 2025

No matter who you're supporting - I think there was a collective joy for Jemi scoring One of the great humans ❤️ Can she get them over the line #INDvAUS #CWC25

- Isa Guha (@isaguha) October 30, 2025

This victory has to be the highest point in the Indian women's cricket history. Incredible chase by the Indian team to chase down 338. Take a bow Jemimah Rodrigues, the best we've seen from an Indian female batter, ever. #ICCWomensWorldCup

- Rahul Rawat (@rawatrahul9) October 30, 2025

Now, Team India has inched closer to clinching their maiden Women's ODI World Cup triumph. From the verge of an early exit after three losses on the trot in the league stage to bouncing back with a victory over New Zealand, and eventually defeating the mighty Australians in the semifinal, the Women in Blue's journey has been nothing short of inspirational.

India's remarkable turnaround has reignited the nation's hopes, setting the stage for an epic title clash against South Africa in the Women's World Cup 2025 final.

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