India Women Create History with Record 340-Run Chase to Enter World Cup Final
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The Indian Women’s Cricket Team created history at Dr. DY Patil Stadium by chasing down 340 runs against Australia , marking the highest successful pursuit in Women’s ODI history . The victory, achieved by five wickets, ended Australia’s dominant 15-match winning streak and sent India to the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Final against South Africa on November 2. Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Lead India’s Comeback India’s chase began shakily at 14 for 2 , but Jemimah Rodrigues (127 not out) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (89) produced a remarkable 167-run partnership that restored composure and control. Rodrigues’ innings, filled with elegant stroke play and calm execution, guided India to the finish line with authority. When Kaur was dismissed in the 36th over, India still needed over 100 runs, but Rodrigues anchored the innings with resilience, supported by Amanjot Kaur, who struck the winning runs with nine balls to spare. This victory reflects not just technical skill, but the team’s ment...