'This match could do to women's cricket what 83 world cup did for men's cricket'

In a heart-stopping, adrenaline-fueled match, India scripted history at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, chasing down a mammoth target to defeat the seven-time world champions, Australia, and secure a spot in the Women's World Cup final.

Jemimah Rodrigues' match-winning 127* off 134 balls was the masterclass that will be remembered for ages, showcasing her skill, determination and ability to perform under pressure.

The Australian team's day couldn't have gotten any worse.

Skipper Alyssa Healy dropped a crucial catch off Alana King when Rodrigues was batting on 82, and to add insult to injury, Tahlia McGrath dropped her again when she was on 106. These "inexcusable" mistakes, as the Australian media called them, proved costly, with India capitalising on the lifelines to win the match with nine deliveries to spare.

The Australian media was scathing in its criticism of the team's performance, with headlines like "Un-Australian: Sloppy display, record chase send Healy's troops home early from World Cup" from the Sydney Morning Herald, and "Blunder haunts skipper as Aussies knocked out of World Cup" from Channel Nine. The Australian summed it up with a blunt "Let ourselves down: Aussies blow World Cup shot as India pull off stunner".

“It sort of feels a little bit un-Australian to be you know, not as clinical as what we normally are” - Alyssa Healy

After a disappointing end to Australia’s World Cup campaign, Healy — who made just 5 with the bat — highlighted Australia's poor fielding, as well as the loss of… pic.twitter.com/0hqswbY5Oq

— ABC SPORT (@abcsport) October 30, 2025

As heartbreaking as it gets for Australia. 💔 Full story: https://t.co/TVHwvrjhcr pic.twitter.com/oHJee9Rnbe

— news.com.au (@newscomauHQ) October 30, 2025

'INNINGS OF A LIFETIME' 🇮🇳

Good morning Australia.

Unfortunately, overnight our #WomensWorldCup2025 defence came to an end after a stunning run chase from India.

And a 'massive' moment in the game proved costly 👉 https://t.co/qHtLm8WmB1 pic.twitter.com/aqhoB9yFJ5

— Fox Cricket (@FoxCricket) October 30, 2025

Fox Cricket described Rodrigues' innings as "INNINGS of a LIFETIME," while ABC News called it a "miracle semifinal run chase".

Meanwhile, social media user didn't hold back either.

#INDWvsAUSW

jemimah rodrigues 🔥 pic.twitter.com/nU1vFmmbZu

— theboysthing (@theboysthing07) October 30, 2025

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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.

🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/1Q4ycyuN52

— Shivani Shukla (@iShivani_Shukla) October 30, 2025