• Shubman Gill warmly praised the Indian Women's cricket team for reaching the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 final.

  • India Women made history with a record-breaking run chase against Australia.

Shubman Gill extends heartfelt congratulations to Indian Women’s team for reaching 2025 World Cup final
India captain Shubman Gill extends heartfelt congratulations to Indian Women’s team for reaching 2025 World Cup final (Image source: X)

India captain Shubman Gill heartily congratulated the Indian Women’s cricket team for their remarkable achievement in reaching the final of the . This message came following India’s thrilling semi-final victory that showcased resilience, skill, and determination, creating a historic moment for Indian cricket. The women’s team’s inspiring journey to the final has been widely celebrated, with prominent figures in cricket offering their praise and support.

Shubman Gill congratulates the Women’s team on historic World Cup final entry

India’s men’s cricket captain Gill took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express his heartfelt congratulations to the Indian Women’s team on their incredible success in making it to the Women’s World Cup final. His post read, “Absolute grit, and terrific efforts by the #WomenInBlue! What a win! An innings to remember from #ICCWomensWorldCup2025.”

Gill’s words reflect the pride and admiration from across the cricket fraternity for the women’s team who have delivered an extraordinary performance on home soil. His tribute highlights the unity and respect within Indian cricket, where the achievements of the women’s team are celebrated with equal passion and enthusiasm.​

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India’s stunning record chase in the Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final

The Women in Blue made history in the semi-final at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai by chasing down a massive target of 339 runs set by a formidable Australian team. This chase became the highest successful run chase in the history of women’s ODI cricket and in knockout World Cup matches across both men’s and women’s formats. Jemimah Rodrigues played a career-best unbeaten innings, scoring 127 off 134 balls, guiding India to a five-wicket victory with nine balls to spare. Her masterclass alongside strong starts from Smriti Mandhana and consistent support from the middle order paved the way for this historic win.

The match was a nail-biter, marking the end of ‘s 15-match unbeaten streak in World Cups, a testament to India’s fighting spirit and skillful execution under pressure. The team’s ability to overcome early setbacks during the tournament and scale new heights in such a crucial game has been lauded as one of the greatest achievements in Indian women’s cricket. Now, India gear up to face South Africa in the final, with hopes soaring high for their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title.​

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