As India prepares for its fifth semifinal appearance in the Women’s ODI World Cup, attention turns to the team’s historical achievements in the tournament. The Women in Blue are set to face the dominant Australian team in a high-pressure knockout game. This semifinal berth in the 2025 edition follows a roller-coaster journey, including a critical three-match losing streak that threatened their progress. A crucial victory against New Zealand ultimately confirmed their place in the semifinals, with their last league match against Bangladesh being abandoned due to rain. India’s ultimate goal is to secure their first-ever World Cup title, building on their previous best finishes: runner-up in both the 2005 and 2017 tournaments. The 2005 final, captained by Mithali Raj, saw India defeat New Zealand in the semis before losing to Australia. The 2017 tournament is etched in memory for its dramatic semifinal win over Australia, featuring a sensational unbeaten century from Harmanpreet Kaur. Despite a strong chase in the final against England, India agonizingly fell short by nine runs, a performance that remains a significant moment in their World Cup history.
