NEW DELHI: The floodlights at the DY Patil Stadium shimmered off teary eyes and jubilant smiles as the Indian women’s team erupted in unbridled celebration, moments after scripting one of the greatest victories in World Cup history.

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As soon as Amanjot Kaur sliced Sophie Molineux for the winning boundary in the 49th over, Jemimah Rodrigues — who had anchored India’s record chase with a magical 127 not out — sprinted down the pitch, arms wide open. She and Amanjot embraced tightly, before a wave of blue came rushing in. Smriti Mandhana was the first to reach her best friend, Jemimah, leaping into the embrace as others joined in. What followed was pure, emotional theatre — tears, laughter, and the kind of joy only sport can script.



The dugout exploded in hugs and shouts and captain Harmanpreet Kaur broke down too as she hugged her emotions out there.

In the middle, the star of the night Jemimah pointed to the crowd in the stands, sent a flying kiss and celebrated the win with folded hands.

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This was more than just a five-wicket win over defending champions Australia. It was a moment of faith rewarded, of years of near-misses avenged. Jemimah, a devout Christian, later revealed she had played “with Jesus in her heart,” describing the knock as a “gift of faith and patience.”

India’s chase of 339 — the highest in Women’s World Cup knockout history — was built on Jemimah’s calm brilliance, Harmanpreet’s attacking 89 off 88, and crucial cameos from Deepti Sharma (24) and Richa Ghosh (26).

Earlier, Phoebe Litchfield’s 119 and Ellyse Perry’s 77 had powered Australia to 338, before young spinner Shree Charani (2/49) helped India pull things back just enough.

When the final boundary was struck, it wasn’t just a victory — it was redemption. And as Team India now prepares to face South Africa in Sunday’s final, the echoes of that emotional night in Navi Mumbai will remain unforgettable.

Earlier, Phoebe Litchfield’s 119 and Ellyse Perry’s 77 had powered Australia to 338, before young spinner Shree Charani (2/49) helped India pull things back just enough.

When the final boundary was struck, it wasn’t just a victory — it was redemption. And as Team India now prepares to face South Africa in Sunday’s final, the echoes of that emotional night in Navi Mumbai will remain unforgettable.