In a thrilling encounter at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, India pulled off a remarkable five-wicket victory over Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup semifinal on Thursday. Jemimah Rodrigues, playing her first World Cup, delivered a career-defining performance, scoring an unbeaten 127 off 134 balls to guide India to a historic win. Chasing a daunting target of 339, India reached 341 with nine balls to spare, setting up a final clash with South Africa. Rodrigues shared a crucial 167-run partnership with captain Harmanpreet Kaur (89 off 88 balls), which proved decisive in overcoming Australia’s total of 338. Earlier, Australian opener Phoebe Litchfield had set the stage with a blistering 119 off 93 balls, but her efforts were overshadowed by Rodrigues’ brilliance. The Indian team, backed by a roaring home crowd, showcased resilience and determination to secure their place in the final. Rodrigues, overwhelmed with emotion, dedicated her performance to her family, coach, and supporters, calling the victory a ‘dream come true.’ Harmanpreet Kaur expressed immense pride in the team’s achievement, highlighting their long journey to reach this milestone. India will now face South Africa on Sunday, aiming to claim their maiden Women’s World Cup title.