By Sushant Agarwal
Published on | Oct 31, 2025
The floodlights at DY Patil Stadium glistened not just on bats but on tears — of relief, redemption, and pride. India had done the unthinkable.
Australia scored 338, led by Litchfield’s century. But India, chasing the highest target in Women’s ODI history, walked out with quiet belief.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s 89 anchored India through early nerves — every stroke screaming resilience, every glance filled with purpose.
No roar, no fist pump. Just stillness. Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 127 wasn’t just an innings — it was a story of faith, struggle & silent strength.
Tears streamed down as Jemimah revealed: “I have almost cried every day through this tour...I knew I had to show up, and God took care of everything.”
For Jemimah, this wasn’t only about runs — it was about finding peace amid chaos. Her quiet strength became India’s loudest answer.
Deepti’s encouragement, Richa’s energy — when Jemimah couldn’t carry on, her teammates carried her. This was India united, playing for one another.
The ball raced away, the crowd erupted, and Jemimah froze. Then came the smile and tears as India chased 339, a Women’s World Cup record.
Australia — seven-time world champions — fell to a side that believed till the end. India’s journey of heartbreaks had turned into history.
As celebrations spilled onto the ground, one emotion stood tall — pride. Next: The Final vs South Africa. A billion hearts now beat in blue, together.