After India’s stunning five-wicket victory over Australia in the Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final, captain Harmanpreet Kaur shared her heartfelt emotions, praising her team’s resilience and celebrating a historic win on home soil.
“This is an incredible feeling,” said Harmanpreet. “I don’t even have words to express myself. We’ve worked so hard for years to get to this stage, and today everything came together.”
The Indian captain highlighted the importance of trust and teamwork throughout the tournament. “Every player in our squad has the ability to win any match, in any situation. We made some mistakes earlier, but we’ve been learning from them. Today, we executed our plans perfectly when it mattered.”
This is unreal.
Hats off to this women's team. They literally did the unthinkable🙏
This is the greatest & highest run-chase in ODI cricket.
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Skipper on Jemimah’s Magical Innings
Harmanpreet singled out Jemimah Rodrigues for her match-winning century, calling it “a very special knock.” She praised Rodrigues’ focus and game awareness: “Gemma is a true mathematician on the field. She keeps calculating every run, every ball. She was always thinking ahead, and that pushed me as well. It’s always amazing batting alongside her.”
On Team’s Strategy
Reflecting on the team’s strategy, Harmanpreet admitted that timing and planning in the final overs were crucial. “In a 50-over game, you get chances to come back from mistakes, but the last five overs require precision and calculation. Today, we managed that perfectly, and it made the difference.”
Focusing on Final against South Africa
Looking ahead to the final, the captain expressed confidence and focus: “We’ve already started talking about the next game. Playing at home is special, and we want to deliver for our fans and families. Every message of support motivates us, we are not alone, the entire country is behind us.”
Harmanpreet’s words reflect not just her pride but the unity and determination of the Indian women’s cricket team. With the final on the horizon, India now has momentum, belief, and a team ready to make history.
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