Rohit Sharma Sachin Tendulkar Sourav Ganguly React as India Women Keep the Tricolour Flying High After Historic Win Over Australia
The cricketing world stood still at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai as India scripted one of the most memorable victories in the history of women’s cricket. Chasing a daunting target of 339 against the invincible Australians, Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 127 off 134 balls powered India to a famous five-wicket win in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final. Rohit Sharma Sachin Tendulkar Sourav Ganguly React as India Women
The match not only booked India’s ticket to the final but also triggered a wave of emotional tributes and nationwide celebrations. From Rohit Sharma to Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Gautam Gambhir, and Yuvraj Singh — the cricketing fraternity erupted in praise as the Women in Blue broke Australia’s 15-match unbeaten World Cup streak. Rohit Sharma Sachin Tendulkar Sourav Ganguly React as India Women
🇮🇳 Jemimah Rodrigues’ Knock of a Lifetime
Walking in at No. 3 after the early dismissals of Shafali Verma (10) and Smriti Mandhana (24), Jemimah Rodrigues played a gem of an innings under immense pressure. The 25-year-old displayed remarkable composure, precision, and belief as she rebuilt India’s chase alongside skipper Harmanpreet Kaur.
Rodrigues and her partner put together 167 runs for the third wicket, and honestly, that stand changed everything for India. Rodrigues played it smart—early on, she just kept the scoreboard ticking with singles, nothing flashy. Then once she settled in the started finding those gaps and played some gorgeous shots. She finished on 127 not out hiting 14 boundaries in just 134 balls. No surprise she walked away with player of the match. Rohit Sharma Sachin Tendulkar Sourav Ganguly React as India Women
🏆 Harmanpreet Kaur’s Leadership Shines Again
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who played the innings of her life against Australia in the 2017 World Cup semi-final, once again rose to the occasion. Her 89 off 88 balls included a mix of aggressive intent and calm composure.
Even after falling short of a century, Harmanpreet’s leadership stood out. Her clear communication, composure under pressure, and ability to back her players — particularly Jemimah — played a massive role in steering India home. Rohit Sharma Sachin Tendulkar Sourav Ganguly React as India Women
“Every player had a role and they all delivered. This win is not just about one or two innings — it’s about the belief we carried,” Harmanpreet said after the game. Rohit Sharma Sachin Tendulkar Sourav Ganguly React as India Women
Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, and Sourav Ganguly Lead the Applause
Soon after India sealed the win, social media lit up with congratulatory messages from India’s biggest cricketing icons. Rohit Sharma Sachin Tendulkar Sourav Ganguly React as India Women
Former India captain Rohit Sharma, who recently became the ICC Men’s No. 1 ODI batter, shared a picture of India’s celebration on Instagram with a simple yet heartfelt caption:
“Well done Team India.”
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar was effusive in his praise for the team’s all-round effort. On X (formerly Twitter), he wrote:
“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.”
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. 💙 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/cUfEPwcQXn
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 30, 2025
Former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly hailed the victory as a reflection of how far women’s cricket in India has come: Rohit Sharma Sachin Tendulkar Sourav Ganguly React as India Women
“Incredible stuff from the girls… how good they have become in the last 5 years… one more to go… just outstanding @BCCIWomen.”
Incredible stuff from the girls .. how good they have become in last 5 years .. one more to go .. just outstanding @BCCIWomen
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) October 30, 2025
Reactions from Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh
Men’s team head coach Gautam Gambhir, known for his fighting spirit, praised the team’s resilience.
“It ain’t over till it’s over! What a performance girls,” Gambhir wrote.
It ain’t over till it’s over! What a performance girls 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/Ox0Mg0hbEt
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) October 30, 2025
Meanwhile, 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh lauded the belief and intent shown by the team:
“There are wins that go beyond numbers on a scoreboard. 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!”
Yuvraj highlighted that the partnership between Harmanpreet and Jemimah came from “belief — in themselves, in each other, and in what this team stands for.”
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… pic.twitter.com/CdAwK07sCT
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) October 30, 2025
The Game That Changed Everything
Australia entered the semi-final unbeaten in the tournament and on a 3024-day run without a single World Cup defeat. With stars like Ellyse Perry (77), Ashleigh Gardner (63), and Phoebe Litchfield (119) powering them to 338, few expected India to mount a successful chase. Rohit Sharma Sachin Tendulkar Sourav Ganguly React as India Women
The Women in Blue surprised everyone. They started off carefully, but Rodrigues and Harmanpreet soon took charge, handling the Australian bowlers with ease. When the captain went down to Annabel Sutherland for 89, Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghose stepped up. With scores of 24 and 26 they kept their cool and kept things steady in the lower middle order. Rohit Sharma Sachin Tendulkar Sourav Ganguly React as India Women
When Amanjot Kaur struck the winning boundary, the stadium erupted. Rodrigues sank to her knees, overcome with emotion, while her teammates rushed to celebrate.
A Victory Beyond Numbers
India’s triumph was more than a semifinal win — it was a statement of intent. The victory symbolized years of progress, self-belief, and evolution in women’s cricket. Beating the world’s best team in a record chase (341/5) not only boosted India’s confidence but also reignited nationwide passion for women’s cricket.
With this win, India reached their third World Cup final (after 2005 and 2017) and ensured that a new name will be engraved on the trophy — as they prepare to face South Africa in the grand finale on November 2 at DY Patil Stadium.
What Lies Ahead
India’s next challenge will be South Africa, who defeated England in a tense semifinal in Guwahati. Both teams will aim for their maiden world title, but the momentum — and emotion — clearly rests with the Women in Blue.
As the nation gears up for the final, the message from fans and former players is unanimous — this Indian team has already made history, but the dream isn’t over yet.
