India Women make history, beating Australia to reach ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final

The India women’s cricket team reached the final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with a spectacular victory over Australia women’s cricket team on October 30, 2025. India chased a record 339 and emerged victorious by 5 wickets, powered by an unbeaten 127 from Jemimah Rodrigues. This World Cup is the 13th edition, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka till November 2.

• Final target: 339 runs.

• India’s score: Achieved target in 48.3 overs with five wickets remaining.

• Key batter: Jemimah Rodrigues 127 (134 balls) not out. 

• Earlier in the tournament, India set their highest ever World Cup total (330) against Australia.

• The chase is now the highest successful run-chase in women’s ODI history. 

• Result: India win and advance to World Cup final. 

Australia entered as seven-time champions and had held a dominant record over India in ODIs: 78 wins to 19 in their head-to-head. In this tournament, Australia had earlier smashed another record by chasing 331 against India.

And now, this landmark victory highlights India’s evolving strength in global women’s cricket. By defeating Australia, a powerhouse side, India showcased resilience, skill and match-winning temperament in a high-pressure situation.

India are now set to face South Africa women’s cricket team in the final on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The win also secures India a place in history, and sets the stage for a thrilling finale.