Watch: Smriti Mandhana Can't Keep Calm, Hugs Jemimah Rodrigues As India Reach Women's World Cup Final

Jemimah Rodrigues gave India a night to remember on Thursday. Chasing a daunting target of 339 against Australia for a place in the Women's World Cup final, Jemimah played the best innings of her career so far, slamming a stunning 127* off 134 balls to take India over the line with nine balls to spare. It was the highest total successfully chased in an ODI World Cup knockout match. The whole Indian team was up on its feet as Amanjot Kaur hit the winning run. India's relief and ecstasy were evident from the way Smriti Mandhana ran onto the field after the win.

📽️ Raw reactions after an ecstatic win

The #WomenInBlue celebrate a monumental victory and a record-breaking chase in Navi Mumbai

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The country's sporting fraternity, led by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, was in awe of India's record chase in the Women's ODI World Cup semifinal against Australia, terming it a fabulous victory that will remain etched in history. Jemimah Rodrigues played the innings of her career, remaining unbeaten on 127 as India made it to their third Women's ODI World Cup final by halting the Australian juggernaut on Thursday night.

Jemimah's knock - her third century and first in a World Cup - was built on a robust 167-run stand for the third wicket with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (89 off 88 balls, 10x4s, 2x6s).

The win helped India end reigning champions Australia's 15-match unbeaten run in the competition across two editions.

Chasing a mammoth 339, Jemimah anchored the spirited response with her unbeaten knock as India scored 341/5 in 48.3 overs in reply to Australia's 338 all out.

"Fabulous victory! Well done @JemiRodrigues and @ImHarmanpreet for leading from the front. Shree Charani and @Deepti_Sharma06, you kept the game alive with the ball.

Keep the tricolour flying high," Tendulkar posted on 'X'.

Former India coach and legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble also appreciated Rodrigues' knock.

"A terrific win for India against Australia. @JemiRodrigues was simply outstanding - 127* filled with elegance, patience and power. A knock that defines maturity and confidence," he posted on 'X'.

Batting stalwart Virat Kohli also took to 'X' to congratulate the women's team and lauded the side's resilience, self-belief and passion.

"What a victory by our team over a mighty opponent like Australia. A great chase by the girls and a standout performance by Jemimah in a big game. A true display of resilience, belief, and passion. Well done, Team India!" Kohli posted.

Former India opener Virender Sehwag added:

"Australia soch rahi thi ek aur semi-final hai, aaram se jeeto aur pahuncho final - hamari ladkiyon ne socha yeh to mauka hai asli dhamaka karne ka! Saare criticism ko dho daala. Kya khel dikhaya. Proud of our women in blue."

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh also praised the determination and conviction of the women's team, especially Rodrigues and Harmanpreet's valiant knocks.

"There are wins that go beyond numbers on a scoreboard. This was one of them.

Under pressure, with the world watching, @ImHarmanpreet played with the calm and conviction of a true leader while @JemiRodrigues brought pure focus and intent to play an innings of a lifetime!" Yuvraj wrote on 'X'.

"This partnership came from belief in their own game, in each other, and in what this team stands for. A historic semi-final win - and on to the finals now!"

India will take on South Africa in the final in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

India keeper-batter Rishabh Pant also congratulated the Harmanpreet-led side.

"A match full of heart, fight and belief. Congratulations to our Indian women's team for making it to the finals," he wrote.

South Africa legend AB de Villiers said it was an incredible record chase from India.

"Incredible chase by #TeamIndia to knock out the Aussies and end their win streak. Just the perfect chase against the mightiest of oppositions. Congratulations!

It's India v Proteas in the #CWC25Final once again. And we will have a new Champion," he wrote on 'X'.

Former India left-arm pacer turned commentator Irfan Pathan also praised the composure of the women's team.

"Such a pleasure watching this chase by @BCCIWomen with calmness & composure. Just too good from Jemimah Rodrigues & Harmanpreet Kaur. That cameo from Richa Ghosh was crucial," he posted.

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