Indian Players Who Won Player of the Match in World Cup Semifinals

Jemimah Rodrigues Shines Bright

Jemimah Rodrigues played a brilliant knock in the 2025 World Cup semifinal against Australia, guiding India to a historic win.

Here are the Indian players who have won the Player of the Match award in World Cup semifinals over the years.

Mohinder Amarnath starred with both bat and ball in the 1983 semifinal, leading India to their first-ever World Cup final.

Sourav Ganguly smashed a brilliant 111* against Kenya, helping India reach the World Cup final after 20 years.

Mithali Raj guided India to the Women’s World Cup final with a match-winning 91* against New Zealand.

Sachin Tendulkar scored 85 runs in a high-pressure clash against Pakistan, taking India to the final in Mumbai.

Harmanpreet Kaur smashed an unbeaten 171* against Australia — one of the greatest knocks in Women’s World Cup history.

Mohammed Shami’s seven-wicket spell destroyed New Zealand’s batting lineup, taking India into another World Cup final.

Jemimah Rodrigues scored an unbeaten 127* against Australia, earning the Player of the Match award and sealing India’s place in the final.