Buckland Park, Australia witnessed a historic moment as India triumphed over Australia in a thrilling Women’s ODI World Cup semifinal. India chased down a massive target of 339 runs, marking one of the highest successful chases in World Cup history.

Australia set a daunting total of 338/6 in their 50 overs, powered by a spectacular innings from Beth Mooney, who scored 93 runs. The Australian bowlers faced tough resistance as India approached the target with determination.

Opening batter Jemimah Rodrigues led the charge for India, delivering a powerful and composed innings of 102 runs off 90 balls. She forged a crucial partnership with Smriti Mandhana, who contributed a vital 75 runs. Their combined effort kept India on track throughout the chase.

The Indian team showed resilience and skill, overcoming tight bowling spells from Australia’s Megan Schutt and Megan Hunter. The match saw multiple records broken, including the highest successful chase by India in a Women’s ODI World Cup match.

India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised her team’s performance post-match, stating, “This win is a testament to our hard work and belief. Jemimah’s innings was special, and the entire team showed great character.”

The close contest thrilled fans worldwide, with social media flooded with praise for the Indian team’s energy and composure under pressure. The victory marks India’s first appearance in a Women’s ODI World Cup final since 2017.

Australia’s captain Meg Lanning expressed disappointment but acknowledged the exceptional play by the Indian side. “We fought hard, but India deserved this win. It was a fantastic cricket match,” she said.

India will now face either England or South Africa in the grand final, aiming to clinch their first Women’s ODI World Cup title. The stakes are high, and this historic win has energized the Indian squad for the final challenge.

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