Jemimah Rodrigues performed the innings of her life, slamming a century for the ages as India pulled off a file chase to storm into the Ladies’s World Cup ultimate with a five-wicket win over defending champions Australia right here on Thursday.

Chasing a file goal of 339, Rodrigues anchored the innings brilliantly with an unbeaten 127 off 134 balls, whereas skipper Harmanpreet Kaur made an important 89 off 88 deliveries.

Deepti Sharma (24) and Richa Ghosh (26) additionally chipped in with useful contributions as India overhauled the goal with 9 balls to spare.

India will face South Africa within the ultimate.

Earlier, opener Phoebe Litchfield’s 119 off 93 balls was the cornerstone of Australia’s large whole of 338 all out in 50 overs within the second semifinal.

Other than Litchfield, Ellyse Perry (77 off 88 balls) added stability throughout a 155-run stand for the second wicket, whereas Ashleigh Gardner supplied late fireworks with 65 off 45 balls after Australia opted to bat first.

It was a troublesome day for the bowlers as solely younger spinner Shree Charani (2/49 in 10 overs) managed to include the circulation of runs. Deepti Sharma (2/73) picked up a few wickets however proved costly.

For Australia, Kim Garth (2/46) and Annabel Sutherland (2/69) had been among the many wickets.

Temporary Scores:

Australia 338 in 50 overs (Phoebe Litchfield 119, Ellyse Perry 77, Ashleigh Gardner 65; Deepti Sharma 2/73, Shree Charani 2/49) misplaced to India 341-5 in 48.3 overs (Jemimah Rodrigues 127 not out, Harmanpreet Kaur 89; Kim Garth 2/46) by 5 wickets.