'The belief, the fight, the hunger to win' – cricket world reacts to India's historic win
Here’s how former cricketers reacted to India’s miraculous victory against Australia in the semi-final
ESPNcricinfo staff30-Oct-2025
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
Cannot believe what I’ve just seen. Jemi Rodrigues – that was unbelievable. One of the greatest humans you will ever meet. One of the greatest knocks you will ever see #INDvAUS #CWC25
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) October 30, 2025
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!
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 31, 2025
Nights like these remind you why you play this game.
The belief, the fight, and the hunger to win – all came together tonight.
Congratulations to #TeamIndia for a top-class performance against Australia and for booking a place in the World Cup final! #CWC2025 pic.twitter.com/l4qVI52s9K— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) October 30, 2025
From being left out of the team earlier in the World Cup to taking your team to the final.
Take a Bow Jemimah
— Ashwin (@ashwinravi99) October 30, 2025
The most heartwarming interview
Congratulations Jemi , you made your country proud. https://t.co/yGyVqn2owA— Carlos Brathwaite (@CRBrathwaite26) October 30, 2025
It ain’t over till it’s over! What a performance girls pic.twitter.com/Ox0Mg0hbEt
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) October 30, 2025
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
Wow .. What a chase .. any team that beats Australia deserve to win the WC .. #WomensWorldCup2025
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 30, 2025
Not just a record run chase but one of the greatest, on the back of one of the greatest WWC innings by @JemiRodrigues #INDvsAUS #worldcup2025
— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) October 30, 2025
India into the final. What a game. What a performance
Jemimah Rodrigues – What an innings
Took the team past the finish line. The entire nation will be glued to their TVs this Sunday#WomensWorldCup2025
— DK (@DineshKarthik) October 30, 2025
Incredible. Historic. Unforgettable. And now time to bring this spirit into the big Final. #TeamIndia #CWC2025
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) October 30, 2025
And we did it https://t.co/LWoLcEIcrH
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 30, 2025
To beat Australia chasing a world record 339 in a world cup semi-final , doesn’t get better than this. Incredible performance by our girls, one that will be remembered for years to come.
Wishing the very best for the Finals on Sunday. #INDWvsAUSW pic.twitter.com/Ww9c0P7243— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 30, 2025
What a team performance! Every player showed heart, hunger, and belief.
Chasing 339 in a World Cup semifinal — simply outstanding!
Congratulations Team India for creating history and entering the Final! #WWC2025 #TeamIndia #WomenInBlue #ProudMoment #IndianCricket pic.twitter.com/AawHzcL1KQ— (@MdShami11) October 30, 2025
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