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IN PHOTOS: Jemimah and Harmanpreet in tears of joy as India reaches into final

Updated On: 05 November, 2025 05:20 PM IST | Tarun Verma

In a breathtaking chase, Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur powered India to a five-wicket win over Australia. Jemimah’s emotional reaction captured the heart of the nation. (Pics/Atul Kamble and PTI)

In a breathtaking chase, Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur powered India to a five-wicket win over Australia. Jemimah’s emotional reaction captured the heart of the nation. (Pics/Atul Kamble and PTI)

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In a breathtaking chase, Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur powered India to a five-wicket win over Australia. Jemimah’s emotional reaction captured the heart of the nation. (Pics/Atul Kamble and PTI)
<p>As soon as Jemimah Rodrigues scored the final run, she bowed down on the pitch, expressing her emotions</p>

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As soon as Jemimah Rodrigues scored the final run, she bowed down on the pitch, expressing her emotions

<p>The scars of past defeats against Australia faded as Harmanpreet and Jemimah stitched a crucial 167-run partnership to tear down the tournament favourites' hopes of lifting the trophy</p>

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The scars of past defeats against Australia faded as Harmanpreet and Jemimah stitched a crucial 167-run partnership to tear down the tournament favourites' hopes of lifting the trophy

<p>The star of the night, Jemimah Rodrigues, after playing one of the best knocks of her life, thanked her family, coach and everyone present at the stadium in a very emotional way</p>

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The star of the night, Jemimah Rodrigues, after playing one of the best knocks of her life, thanked her family, coach and everyone present at the stadium in a very emotional way

<p>Jemimah was all in tears, showing how important this 127-run knock means to her as India pulled off the highest-ever run chase in cricket World Cup history to march into the Women's World Cup final</p>

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Jemimah was all in tears, showing how important this 127-run knock means to her as India pulled off the highest-ever run chase in cricket World Cup history to march into the Women's World Cup final

<p>Alongside Jemimah, Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur stood like a warrior and played a much-needed 89-run knock with a strike rate of 101, which set up the tone for India</p>

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Alongside Jemimah, Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur stood like a warrior and played a much-needed 89-run knock with a strike rate of 101, which set up the tone for India

<p>The emotions flew from everyone, especially from Jemimah, as this was not just a victory over Australia; it was a statement that Indian women&rsquo;s cricket had arrived</p>

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The emotions flew from everyone, especially from Jemimah, as this was not just a victory over Australia; it was a statement that Indian women’s cricket had arrived

<p>While the tears of happiness made everyone emotional, Jemimah&rsquo;s tears turned into smiles as her teammates surrounded her</p>

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While the tears of happiness made everyone emotional, Jemimah’s tears turned into smiles as her teammates surrounded her

<p>Despite losing Harmanpreet, Deepti Sharma (24), and Richa Ghosh (26) in the latter stages, Rodrigues stood tall, helping her clinch one of the greatest knocks in the history of Women's ODI cricket</p>

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Despite losing Harmanpreet, Deepti Sharma (24), and Richa Ghosh (26) in the latter stages, Rodrigues stood tall, helping her clinch one of the greatest knocks in the history of Women's ODI cricket

<p>Jemimah Rodrigues delivered the innings of her career when India needed it the most, producing a majestic unbeaten 127 to lead the hosts to a stunning five-wicket victory over Australia in the ICC Women&rsquo;s World Cup semi-final</p>

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Jemimah Rodrigues delivered the innings of her career when India needed it the most, producing a majestic unbeaten 127 to lead the hosts to a stunning five-wicket victory over Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final

<p>Harmanpreet knows all too well about how a semi-final-winning knock against Australia feels. With sheer focus and great determination, Harman and her team are now on the way to write history</p>

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Harmanpreet knows all too well about how a semi-final-winning knock against Australia feels. With sheer focus and great determination, Harman and her team are now on the way to write history

<p>Despite great efforts from Jemimah and Harmanpreet, it was a team effort that turned a steep mountain into a moment of magic. With this victory, India advanced to their third Women&rsquo;s ODI World Cup final, where they will face South Africa on Sunday in what promises to be a new champion</p>

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Despite great efforts from Jemimah and Harmanpreet, it was a team effort that turned a steep mountain into a moment of magic. With this victory, India advanced to their third Women’s ODI World Cup final, where they will face South Africa on Sunday in what promises to be a new champion

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