NEW DELHI: India’s star batter Virat Kohli was among the one to salute the Indian women’s cricket team after Harmanpreet Kaur‘s side stunned defending champions Australia to storm into the ICC Women’s World Cup final on Thursday.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Jemimah Rodrigues produced an innings for the ages, smashing an unbeaten 127 off 134 balls, as India pulled off a record chase of 339 to seal a five-wicket victory at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Kohli took to social media after the match to praise the team’s grit and character. His post quickly went viral among fans.“What a victory by our team over a mighty opponent like Australia. A great chase by the girls and a standout performance by Jemimah in a big game. A true display of resilience, belief, and passion. Well done, Team India!” Kohli wrote.
The post reflected the mood across Indian cricket — admiration and pride for a team that achieved the highest successful chase in women’s ODI history.Rodrigues and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (89 off 88) put on a match-turning 167-run stand for the third wicket, rescuing India from early trouble and guiding them within touching distance of history. Handy cameos from Deepti Sharma (24) and Richa Ghosh (26) ensured India crossed the line with nine balls to spare, sparking euphoric celebrations.Earlier, Australia had posted a daunting 338 all out after electing to bat. Young opener Phoebe Litchfield struck a fluent 119 off 93 balls, while Ellyse Perry (77) and Ashleigh Gardner (65 off 45) powered the total.But it was India’s night — a night of nerves, redemption, and history. As Rodrigues raised her bat amid a roaring crowd, it wasn’t just a win; it was a statement of resilience, belief, and passion — just as Kohli described.India will now face South Africa in Sunday’s final, ensuring the 2025 Women’s World Cup crowns a new champion.
