The country's sporting fraternity, led by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, lauded India's record chase in the Women's ODI World Cup semifinal against Australia, terming it a fabulous victory which will remain etched in history.
Jemimah Rodrigues played the innings of her career, remaining unbeaten on 127 as India made it to their third Women's ODI World Cup final by halting the Australian juggernaut on Thursday night. She was involved in a 167-run stand for the third wicket with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (89 off 88 balls, 10x4s, 2x6s). The win helped India end reigning champions Australia's 15-match unbeaten run in the competition across two editions.
"Fabulous victory! Well done @JemiRodrigues and @ImHarmanpreet for leading from the front. Shree Charani and @Deepti_Sharma06, you kept the game alive with the ball. Keep the tricolour flying high," Tendulkar posted on X.
Former India coach and legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble too appreciated Rodrigues' knock. "A terrific win for India against Australia @JemiRodrigues was simply outstanding - 127* filled with elegance, patience and power. A knock that defines maturity and confidence," he said on X.
Batting stalwart Virat Kohli also took to X to congratulate the women's team, and lauded the side's resilience, self-belief and passion. "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!" he wrote.
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh too praised the determination and conviction of the women's team, especially Rodrigues and Harmanpreet's valiant knocks. "There are wins that go beyond numbers on a scoreboard. This was one of them. Under pressure, with the world watching @ImHarmanpreet played with the calm and conviction of a true leader while @JemiRodrigues brought pure focus and intent to play an innings of a lifetime!. "This partnership came from belief in their own game, in each other, and in what this team stands for. A historic semifinal to win and on to the finals now!" Yuvraj wrote on X.
India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant also congratulated the Harmanpreet-led side. "A match full of heart, fight and belief. Congratulations to our Indian women's team for making it to the finals," he wrote.
South Africa legend AB de Villiers said it was an incredible record chase from India. "Incredible chase by #TeamIndia to knock-out the Aussies and end their win streak. Just the perfect chase against the mightiest of oppositions. Congratulations! "It's India v Proteas in the #CWC25Final once again. And we will have a new Champion," he wrote on X.
Former India left-arm pacer-turned-commentator Irfan Pathan too praised the composure of the women's team. "Such a pleasure watching this chase by @BCCIWomen with calmness & composure. Just too good from Jemimah Rodrigues & Harmanpreet Kaur. That cameo from Richa ghosh was crucial," he posted.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya too reacted, terming the famous win as "This is India's feminine power...." BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia also congratulated the side with a simple post: "Women's EMPOWERED…".
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