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theguardian - 15 hours ago

India chase down record total to stun champions Australia and reach World Cup final

Australia India 341-5 – India win by five wicketsJemimah smashes 127no to set up final with South AfricaIndia pulled off a dramatic record run-chase to knock reigning champions Australia out of the World Cup, led by an outstanding century from Jemimah Rodrigues.Rodrigues was dropped three times by Australia, on 50, 83 and 106, eventually finishing unbeaten on 127 as the seven-time world champions uncharacteristically cracked under the pressure of defending 338. Running back from mid-off, Tahlia McGrath had leaked the catch proffered by Rodrigues in the 44th over, while Annabel Sutherland sent down two wides in a wayward 48th over which cost Australia 15 runs. It was left to Amanjot Kaur to reap the rewards of Rodrigues’ staying power, striking the winning runs from Sophie Molineux’s 49th over with nine balls to spare. Continue reading...


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