Virat Kohli, the great batsman for the Indian cricket team, congratulated Jemimah Rodrigues and the Harmanpreet Kaur-led team on their advancement to the Women's World Cup 2025 final on Thursday. Jemimah led India to a historic victory by smashing an undefeated 127 and forming an outstanding partnership with Harmanpreet. Despite Australia's enormous 338 total, India managed to finish the record run chase with five wickets remaining. Virat thanked Jemimah for her "standout performance" in a message to the team posted on social media.
"What a triumph for our team against such a formidable foe as Australia. The girls' fantastic chase and Jemimah's outstanding performance in a crucial game.

"What a triumph for our team against such a formidable foe as Australia. The girls' fantastic chase and Jemimah's outstanding performance in a crucial game. An authentic demonstration of tenacity, conviction, and fervour. He wrote, "Excellent work, Team India!" on X (previously Twitter).
After leading India into the ICC Women's ODI World Cup final with a historic five-wicket victory over reigning champions Australia at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday, Jemimah Rodrigues dedicated her career-defining innings to religion, family, and perseverance.
"I want to thank Jesus first. According to Rodrigues, who won Player of the Match for her undefeated 127, "I couldn't have carried it alone."

"The past six months have not been easy. I have been crying every day since I was eliminated from this World Cup last year. I was experiencing anxiety. All I needed to do was show up each day, and God saw me through.
After losing openers Shafali Verma (10) and Smriti Mandhana (24) cheaply, India faltered early in their chase for a daunting 339. However, displaying poise and maturity beyond her years, Rodrigues teamed up with captain Harmanpreet Kaur to lead one of the most memorable chases in World Cup history.
The match was completely changed by their 167-run partnership for the third wicket, which was India's highest in any World Cup knockout encounter and the highest ever against Australia.