“A true display of resilience, belief, and passion” - Virat Kohli pens a heartfelt note after India Women advance to the grand finale

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli took to X (Formerly Twitter) to heap praise on the Indian Women’s team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, for bagging a sensational five-wicket win over the Australia Women’s team in the second semi-final to make it to the grand finale.

For the unversed, Jemimah Rodrigues played an exceptional 127-run unbeaten knock in the knockout to help India propel to the final against South Africa Women, scheduled to be played in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 2.

“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 on X (formerly Twitter).

https://x.com/imVkohli/status/1984119719939780665

“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,” Sehwag wrote on X.

https://x.com/virendersehwag/status/1983967861971534016 

“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 semi final to win and on to the finals now!” Yuvraj Singh wrote.

https://x.com/YUVSTRONG12/status/1983958913788883217 

Shifting our focus to the details of the second semi-final, Australia Women posted a daunting total of 338 runs in 49.5 overs. Opening batter Phoebe Litchfield was the top scorer, racking up 119 runs in 93 balls with 17 fours and three sixes. 

Ellyse Perry (77) and Ashleigh Gardner (63) were crucial in the middle and death overs. Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma scalped two wickets apiece. Kranti Goud, Amanjot Kaur, and Radha Yadav picked up one wicket each.

In the chase, the India Women lost two quick wickets for 59 runs. However, Jemimah Rodrigues (127*) and Harmanpreet Kaur (89) changed the game’s complexion. Eventually, India took 48.3 overs to chase down the total with five wickets in hand.

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