Virat Kohli lauds India's record-breaking Women’s World Cup semi-final win over Australia
India's women's cricket team achieved a historic semifinal victory over Australia in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with a record 339-run chase, the highest in women's ODIs and World Cup knockouts. Jemimah Rodrigues’s unbeaten century and captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s strong innings led the chase. Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Jasprit Bumrah praised the team's resilience and passion.
In the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semifinal held in Navi Mumbai, India stunned Australia by chasing down a challenging target of 339 runs, setting a new record for the highest successful run chase in women’s ODIs and in 50-over World Cup knockout matches for both men’s and women’s cricket. Jemimah Rodrigues scored an unbeaten 127, earning Player of the Match honors, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur contributed 89 runs. Australia had posted 338/6, highlighted by Phoebe Litchfield’s 119 and Ellyse Perry’s 77. India overcame early wickets to maintain momentum, with valuable cameos from Richa Ghosh and Amanjot Kaur. Leading male cricketers Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill praised the team’s grit, resilience, and standout performances on social media, while Jasprit Bumrah congratulated them on Instagram. This win secured India’s place in the Women’s World Cup final against South Africa. The match has been hailed as one of the greatest run chases in women’s cricket history and marks a significant milestone for Indian women’s cricket on the global stage[1][2][3].
