NEW DELHI: Australian media launched a scathing attack on the women's team after their shock exit from the ICC Women's World Cup. Jemimah Rodrigues blasted an unbeaten 127 to help India pull off the highest successful chase in women's ODI history, overhauling a target of 339 with nine balls to spare.
Jemimah's knock, her third century and first in a World Cup, was built along with a robust 167-run stand for the third wicket with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (89 off 88 balls, 10x4s, 2x6s).
Australia were uncharacteristically sloppy in the field, with skipper Alyssa Healy dropping Jemimah on 82, and Tahlia McGrath putting her down again on 106.
Fox Cricket slammed Australia for their poor effort on the field while lauding Rodrigues's heroics as 'innings of a lifetime'.
"Australia knocked out of World Cup after 'massive' drop, 'innings of a lifetime' in record run chase," it said. Fox Cricket also posted on X. "'INNINGS of a LIFETIME'. Good morning Australia. Unfortunately, overnight our #WomensWorldCup2025 defence came to an end after a stunning run chase from India. And a 'massive' moment in the game proved costly."
'INNINGS OF A LIFETIME' 🇮🇳
— Fox Cricket (@FoxCricket) October 30, 2025
Good morning Australia.
Unfortunately, overnight our #WomensWorldCup2025 defence came to an end after a stunning run chase from India.
And a 'massive' moment in the game proved costly 👉 https://t.co/qHtLm8WmB1 pic.twitter.com/aqhoB9yFJ5
“It sort of feels a little bit un-Australian to be you know, not as clinical as what we normally are” - Alyssa Healy
— ABC SPORT (@abcsport) October 30, 2025
After a disappointing end to Australia’s World Cup campaign, Healy — who made just 5 with the bat — highlighted Australia's poor fielding, as well as the loss of… pic.twitter.com/0hqswbY5Oq
As heartbreaking as it gets for Australia. 💔 Full story: https://t.co/TVHwvrjhcr pic.twitter.com/oHJee9Rnbe
— news.com.au (@newscomauHQ) October 30, 2025
Here's how the Australian media reacted, taking a dig at their team after the World Cup elimination
'Un-Australian': Sloppy display, record chase send Healy's troops home early from World Cup – Sydney Morning Herald
'We let ourselves down': Aussies OUT of World Cup despite Litchfield ton after India's epic run-chase - The Roar
'Let ourselves down': Aussies blow World Cup shot as India pull off stunner - The Australian
Blunder haunts skipper as Aussies knocked out of World Cup - Channel Nine
Australia out of Women's Cricket World Cup as India completes miracle semifinal run chase - ABC News
