Virat, Kareena celebrate women’s cricket team’s historic World Cup final spot

The DY Patil Stadium may have fallen silent after the final ball, but across India—the echoes of joy are deafening. Jemimah Rodrigues' unbeaten 127 off 134 balls steered India Women to a heart-stopping five-wicket victory over Australia in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 semi-final, chasing down a mammoth 339 to book their place in the final against South Africa. This wasn't just a win; it was a seismic shift, shattering Australia's unbeaten World Cup streak and etching Rodrigues' name into cricketing lore as the architect of the highest successful chase in women's ODI history.

As the team erupted in hugs and tears—Rodrigues visibly emotional in post-match embraces with her family and teammates—the celebrations spilled onto social media. From cricket royalty like Virat Kohli to Bollywood's brightest, prominent voices flooded timelines with tributes, turning a sporting milestone into a cultural phenomenon. The vibe? Pure, unadulterated pride: admiration for the grit, unity, and sheer audacity that turned an "impossible" total into triumph. Here's how India's icons joined the party:

 Virat Kohli: The King's Timeless Nod

Leading the charge was none other than Virat Kohli, whose X post of the BCCI Women's victory, captured the essence of cross-generational respect.

“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, fresh off his own T20 World Cup heroics earlier this year, didn't just congratulate—he connected. One commenter noted. "This is the shoutout every young batter dream of."

Sachin Tendulkar (on X): "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."

Rohit Sharma (Instagram): Shared a triumphant team photo with "Well done Team India."

Sourav Ganguly: "Incredible stuff from the girls ... how good they have become in the last 5 years ... one more to go ... just outstanding @BCCIWomen."

Yuvraj Singh: Hailed the "innings of a lifetime" from Jemimah, calling it a win "beyond numbers."

The post symbolizes how men's cricket legends are passing the torch to the women's game.

Bollywood's Blaze of Glory: A Star-Studded Salute

Bollywood, ever the heartbeat of Indian fandom, didn't hold back. The industry's heavy-hitters turned X and Instagram into a digital victory lap, blending emojis, exclamations, and heartfelt props to Rodrigues and the squad.

Kareena Kapoor Khan:  On X, declared: "And like I said, girls can do it all. With grit and determination... Well done Team India... on the finals my girls.” She followed up with a dedicated Story shoutout to Rodrigues: "Take a bow, fantabulous Jemimah @jemimahrodrigues"

Suniel Shetty:  "339 Against Australia!!! That was a biigg total to chase. But the belief was BIGGER. Jemimah’s unbeaten ton and India’s fearless chase - pure magic! Team India into the finals, with fire and belief."

Varun Dhawan: Keeping it raw and relatable, the *Bhediya* star zeroed in on Rodrigues with an Instagram Story repost of her mid-pitch fist-pump: "My hero”

Arjun Rampal: "Not every day you witness a chase like this. What a great moment for Women’s cricket. What emotion. What an epic. Salute our girls. You are champions already. Take a bow #jemimahrodrigues. Prayers for the finals has already begun more than a billion hearts you girls have won. #jemimahrodrigues #iccwomensworldcup2025."

Rishab Shetty: "What a moment for India! Our women’s team @BCCIWomen storms into the #WomensWorldCup2025 Final with a thrilling win over Australia! A stunning display of determination, unity, and brilliance on the field. Take a bow, @JemiRodrigues that century was pure class!”

Ayushmann Khurrana: "Well played girls. Whatta win."

Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain cool under fire, summed it up post-match: "These messages mean the world—they fuel us for Sunday."

As India gears up for the final on November 2, the celebrity chorus isn't fading; it's crescendo-ing. In a nation where cricket and cinema are twin religions, this blend of bat and Bollywood has united billions in belief. The girls in blue aren't just playing for a trophy—they're scripting legends, one heartfelt post at a time.