India Women's Team Ends Australia's World Cup Streak Advances to Final

India's women's cricket team achieved a historic victory by chasing down the highest-ever target in women's ODIs, defeating defending champions Australia in the World Cup semifinal. Jemimah Rodrigues played a pivotal role with an unbeaten 127, complemented by captain Harmanpreet Kaur's fluent 89, leading India to a five-wicket win and ending Australia's 16-match winning streak in World Cups. The men's team, including opener Abhishek Sharma, expressed immense pride and drew inspiration from the women's display of maturity, teamwork, and resilience. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla praised the team's extraordinary performance and expressed hope for India to clinch their maiden ODI World Cup title against South Africa. Experts hailed Rodrigues' century as one of the greatest in women's cricket, highlighting her skill, composure, and tactical brilliance in a record-breaking run chase. India's victory has energized the cricket community and is expected to catalyze significant growth in women's cricket in India.