The semi-final match of the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup between India and Australia, held at the DY Patil Stadium, was a night to remember, not only due to India’s stunning victory but also because of the numerous records that were created during the game.
India’s innings was a rollercoaster ride as they reached the target of 339 runs with just 5 wickets remaining, thereby registering the highest successful run-chase in Women’s ODI history and seizing a spot in the World Cup final. The stop-motion 5-minute film showed Jemimah Rodrigues as the protagonist with a magnificent unbroken 127, whereas the turning point of the heroic journey was Captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s 89.
As for Australia, their total score of 338 was mainly attributed to classy Phoebe Litchfield, who scored 119, and the efforts of Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner. Indians, however, were determined to challenge the 339 with their magic, undaunted batsmanship, clever partnerships, and a brilliant local crowd that celebrated the making of history.
Here’s a look at all the major records created during this epic clash:
1. Highest Successful Chase in Women’s ODI History
India’s chase of 339 is now the highest-ever successful chase in Women’s ODIs. The previous record was Australia’s 331 against India earlier in the same tournament.
2. First 300-Plus Chase in a World Cup Knockout (Men or Women)
This was the first time ever that a team chased a 300+ target in an ODI World Cup knockout match across both men’s and women’s cricket. The previous best was 298 by New Zealand vs South Africa in the 2015 Men’s semifinal.
3. Highest Match Aggregate in Women’s ODI World Cup History
A total of 679 runs were scored in this match, the highest match aggregate in the history of the Women’s ODI World Cup. It broke the previous record of 678 runs scored in the 2017 semifinal between England and South Africa at Bristol.
Highest Match Aggregates in Women’s ODIs
- 781 – IND-W vs AUS-W, Delhi, 2025
- 679 – IND-W vs AUS-W, Mumbai DYP, 2025 World Cup
- 678 – ENG-W vs SA-W, Bristol, 2017 World Cup
- 661 – IND-W vs AUS-W, Visakhapatnam, 2025 World Cup
- 651 – IND-W vs SA-W, Colombo RPS, 2025
4. Jemimah Rodrigues Joins an Elite List
Jemimah Rodrigues became only the second batter to score a century in a Women’s World Cup knockout run-chase. The first was Nat Sciver-Brunt (148)* in the 2022 final.
5. Australia’s 15-Match World Cup Winning Streak Ends
Australia’s incredible 15-match unbeaten run in the Women’s World Cup (2022–2025) ended with this defeat matching their longest streak from 1997–2000.
Longest Winning Streaks in Women’s World Cups:
- 15 – Australia (2022–2025) – ended vs India
- 15 – Australia (1997–2000)
- 12 – Australia (1978–1982)
- 11 – New Zealand (1988–1993)
- 10 – England (1993–1997)
6. Australia’s Semifinal Jinx Against India Continues
Australia have now played six World Cup semifinals: winning four and losing two. Both those defeats came against India: first in 2017, and now again in 2025.
7. India Reach Their Third World Cup Final
With this victory, India have qualified for the Women’s ODI World Cup final for the third time after finishing runners-up in 2005 and 2017.
8. India’s First 200-Plus Chase in a Women’s ODI World Cup
Before this, India had never successfully chased a target above 200 runs in a Women’s ODI World Cup. They shattered that barrier in grand style by hunting down 339.
9. Only the Second 200-Plus Chase in a WC Knockout
The only previous instance of a successful 200-plus chase in a Women’s ODI World Cup knockout came in 2017, when England chased 219 vs South Africa in the semifinal at Bristol.
10. India’s Second-Highest Score in an ODI Run-Chase
India’s 341/5 is now their second-highest total in a run-chase behind only the 369 all-out vs Australia in Delhi earlier this year.
11. 300-Plus Targets Chased Down in Women’s ODIs
- 339 – IND-W vs AUS-W, Mumbai DYP, 2025 World Cup
- 331 – AUS-W vs IND-W, Visakhapatnam, 2025 World Cup
- 302 – SL-W vs SA-W, Potchefstroom, 2024
12. Phoebe Litchfield’s Record-Breaking Ton
Australia’s Phoebe Litchfield (119) became the youngest player ever to score a century in a Women’s World Cup knockout match.
13. A New Era – New Champions Await
For the first time ever, the Women’s ODI World Cup final will not feature either Australia or England. This year’s title clash between India and South Africa guarantees a new World Cup champion in women’s cricket history.
Final Word
The semi-final between India and Australia was not merely a game, it was a stunning spectacle that broke records and would be remembered for years to come. It included all of the incidents: centuries, big scores, cancellation of streaks, and a chase that challenged the imagination.
For the Indian team, this win is not only a ticket into the final, it is a manifest of the intent, the passion, and the development. And with South Africa in the final, the one thing that is sure is that women’s cricket has entered a golden era.
Written By:- Manjunath S