In a moment of sheer triumph, Bollywood stars erupted in joy after Team India scripted history by chasing down a record total to defeat defending champions Australia in the Women’s World Cup semi-final at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. The five-wicket victory powered India into the tournament final, sparking celebrations across the nation.
Celebrities Applaud the Women in Blue
From Kareena Kapoor to Rishab Shetty, Varun Dhawan, Suniel Shetty, Manoj Bajpayee, and Arjun Rampal — several actors hailed the team’s stunning win and centurion Jemimah Rodrigues’ stellar performance.
Taking to Instagram Stories, Kareena Kapoor shared snapshots from the match, writing, “And like I said, girls can do it all. With grit and determination... Well done, Team India... on the finals, my girls.” Sharing a picture of Jemimah Rodrigues, she added, “Take a bow, fantabulous Jemimah.”
Actor Varun Dhawan also posted Jemimah’s picture with the caption, “My hero.”
Rishab Shetty celebrated on social media, saying, “What a moment for India! Our women’s team storms into the ICC Women’s World Cup Final with a thrilling win over Australia! A stunning display of determination, unity, and brilliance. Take a bow, Jemimah — that century was pure class!”
Bollywood’s Pride in the Women’s Team
Suniel Shetty lauded the spirited chase, writing, “339 against Australia!!! That was a big 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.”
Arjun Rampal echoed the sentiment, penning an emotional note: “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, Jemimah Rodrigues. Prayers for the finals have already begun — more than a billion hearts you girls have won.”
Veteran actor Manoj Bajpayee also congratulated the team, praising their resilience and spirit as India eyes glory in the much-anticipated final.
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