India, in reply, were chasing 339 runs in an ODI semi-final a huge task under pressure, especially against the defending champions.
Harmanpreet Kaur (who scored 89) to form a 167-run stand after an early hiccup, stabilising the chase amid drama.
India were not flawless they had moments where it appeared the innings could tilt the other way. But these two kept calm, rotated strike, and waited for the right opportunities rather than panic.
Rodrigues was dropped three times by Australia, on 52, 83 and 106, eventually finishing unbeaten on 127 as the seven-time world champions uncharacteristically cracked under the pressure of defending 338.
The historic run-chase the highest ever achieved in women’s ODI cricket – had hung in the balance after Harmanpreet Kaur miscued a pull to midwicket in the 36th over, out for a run-a-ball 89 with 113 runs still needed from 88 balls.
The target (339) was enormous for an ODI women’s match, requiring sustained excellence rather than just one burst. india playing best and beat the australia
It wasn’t a straightforward chase there were moments where Australia looked like they could get back into it, but India held firm. And won the match.
The team collectively trusted the process, building from singles and doubles, picking boundaries when available, rather than forcing risky shots.
Jemimah Rodrigues played a magnificent unbeaten 127, anchoring the chase. Her knock gave India the backbone required when wickets were falling or momentum shifting.