‘Trophy Was Won In The Final, But The Hearts In Semifinal’

‘Trophy was won in the final, but the hearts in semifinal’ (Image Source: IANS)

DY Patil Stadium: The night India conquered the world, the celebrations in Navi Mumbai were deafening — but the echoes of that semifinal against Australia still refuse to fade.

In a watershed moment for Indian cricket, the national women’s team etched their name in history by winning their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a pulsating final at the DY Patil Stadium on Sunday night.

Yet, ask any fan, and they’ll tell you: the real turning point came a match earlier, when India chased down an unbelievable 338 to stun Australia in the semifinal.

That chase, led by Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten century, was pure magic — a blend of poise, power, and defiance. Alongside skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah scripted one of Indian cricket’s most iconic nights, taking on a mighty Australian attack with fearless strokeplay and ice-cool composure.

“The final gave us the trophy, but the semifinal gave us goosebumps,” wrote one fan on social media. Another called it “the match that changed everything.” It was a night that blurred the line between sport and emotion — a collective roar of belief that carried India all the way to glory.

By the time the final arrived, India were a team transformed — sharper, calmer, unstoppable.

With disciplined bowling and inspired leadership, they sealed the title and the moment women’s cricket in India had long awaited.

By the time the final arrived, India were a team transformed — sharper, calmer, unstoppable.

As the tricolour soared high and the players embraced in tears of joy, the moment marked not just a World Cup triumph — but the dawn of a new era for Indian women’s cricket.

Article Source: IANS