In the semi-final of the ODI Women`s World Cup 2025 match against Australia, Team India secured a win by five wickets at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.
Following the match, former Team India cricketer Pravin Amre hailed the “Women in Blue” for scripting history by chasing a target of 339 runs.
Speaking about the win, the former cricketer said it was a true team effort, in which Jemimah Rodrigues stood out. During the run chase, the Mumbai-born cricketer displayed a stunning show with the willow. She scored an unbeaten 127 runs in 134 balls, including 14 boundaries.
Amre also urged Team India`s players to focus on the title clash of the marquee event against South Africa at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.
“The Indian women`s cricket team made history yesterday. Chasing 340 runs against Australia is no easy feat; it was a true team effort. Jemimah Rodrigues stood out with her preparation and performance, while others also played their part well. After losing two wickets early on, they focused on building a partnership, adding 150 runs, with Harmanpreet Kaur contributing significantly. Their determination, passion, and sporting temperament were clearly visible on the field,” said Amre.
“Now, we must hold our emotions and concentrate on the final match,” he added.
Star India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal also heaped praise on the side, stating that the moment was huge for the Indian women`s team. He urged fans to extend their support to the women`s team on Sunday.
“This is definitely huge for the Women`s Team. We want all 140 crore Indians to support them in the final. We won a World Cup in 2024, and now one more cup is coming home,” Chahal told the media.
Former Team India opening batsman Virender Sehwag also took to his official social media handle to congratulate to the team.
“Australia soch rahi thi ek aur semi-final hai, aaram se jeeto aur pahuncho Final- hamari ladkiyon ne socha yeh to mauka hai asli dhamaka karne ka! Saare criticism ko dho daala. Kya khel dikhaya. Proud of our women in blue,” the post read.
Australia soch rahi thi ek aur semi-final hai, aaram se jeeto aur pahuncho Final- hamari ladkiyon ne socha yeh to mauka hai asli dhamaka karne ka! Saare criticism ko dho daala. Kya khel dikhaya. Proud of our women in blue. pic.twitter.com/oX5BfWK3PM
— Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 30, 2025
Hailing the Indian women cricketers for their victory, former all-rounder Irfan Pathan took to his official social media handle and wrote, “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”.
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. pic.twitter.com/FplSiTrGtV
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 30, 2025
(With ANI Inputs)