India, Oct. 31 -- Jemimah Rodrigues emerged as the match-winner and difference maker for India in their action-packed semifinal victory against Australia at the Women's World Cup 2025, in Navi Mumbai on Thursday. Jemimah was promoted to No. 3 in the batting order, ahead of Harmanpreet Kaur, after opener Shafali Verma departed early. Shafali lost her wicket in the second over of the run-chase, leaving for 10 off five balls and India in a spot of bother at 13/1.

Coming in early to bat than usual, Jemimah first tried to steady the ship with Smriti Mandhana. But even Mandhana faltered and was dismissed in the 10th over to Kim Garth, after registering 24 off 24 balls. However, Harmanpreet's arrival saw Jemimah find her mojo, as the pair stitc...