It is time and again said, that to overcome a mountain, a once in a lifetime effort is needed. In the all important semi final against defending champions Australia, the Indian women did just that, as the women in blue marched their way to the final. The Mithali Raj led outfit will now lock horns with England at the Mecca of Cricket, Lord’s.
The game though would be best remembered for the bludgeoning knock of Punjab star Harmanpreet Kaur, as the middle order batter put on an epic batting display. Her unbeaten 171 off just a mere 115 deliveries was among the greatest knocks of women’s cricket ever played. The way she decimated Australia, it is bound to inspire a lot of girls back home in India to take the sport in a more serious way.
Twitter was on absolute fire as India went into the finals and below are some of the tweets.
Congratulations @BCCIWomen . Really proud of what these wonderful girls have achieved for the country. Best wishes for the finals.#WWC17
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 20, 2017
A stellar batting display backed by fine bowling. What a way to storm into the finals! Proud of you all ? #INDvsAUS #WWC17 #GirlPower
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 20, 2017
This is a stirring display from India's women. Nice that at different times in the tournament different players have been matchwinners
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 20, 2017
The Aussie women seem to be in a big rush to get back home & India too is determined to send them packing. Lots of fun to watch. Go India.
— Rahul Kanwal (@rahulkanwal) July 20, 2017
Indian women's cricket team one wicket away from beating Australia to win place in final. Remember, Australia are defending champions. Wow!
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) July 20, 2017
Goswami Strikes. 2 more to go. Come on Girls. ??#INDvsAUS #IndvAus #WWC17
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) July 20, 2017
Omg ! @ImHarmanpreet what an incredible inning ?? Now let's win this one ? Come on India ?? #Girlpower #IndvsAus #171
— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) July 20, 2017
Brilliant Catch By Smriti Mandhana To Get Rid Off Well Playing Elyse Villani 75 (58 Balls). ❤#INDvsAUS #IndvAus #WWC17 pic.twitter.com/aicSUQGpZa
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) July 20, 2017
Hats off to @ImHarmanpreet , absolutely marvellous!! Way to go! Come on Indiaaa! ?? #INDvsAUS #WWC17
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) July 20, 2017
The miracle many thought unthinkable has happened. Way to go girls! Well played and many congrats. This is huge for ind sport. #WWC17
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) July 20, 2017
Let's see in Lord's #WWC17
— Dinesh Kumar V K (@anundinesh) July 20, 2017
Well done #WomenInBlue, eagerly waiting for a victory lap at the #Lords #AUSvIND #WWC17 #INDW @BCCIWomen
— Kunal Shah (@kunalshah04) July 20, 2017
Regardless of the sport, always good to see Australia getting stuffed ???#WWC17
— Ian McLean (@icm79) July 20, 2017
After 12 years Indian woman's team reach the finals #BleedBlue ? #WWC17
— Priyanka Vijay Dalvi (@priyankadalvi91) July 20, 2017
#WWC17 Harman preet is no yuvraj no sehwag she is sherni of India and Punjab
— mohd faisal ? (@faisalKhiladi) July 20, 2017
Serious batting by @imharmanpreet! What a knock! #IndvsAus #WWC17
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) July 20, 2017
Wish I could fly to England and give each one a tight hug! @BCCIWomen @M_Raj03 and everyone making India proud! ???❤#WWC17 #FinalsIncoming
— You'll Always Be My Captain (@MahiRat183) July 20, 2017
I say women of the day are smarter than the man in every way! Super stuff from women in blue! Now to win the #WWC17 ! Gnight, shubhratri!
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) July 20, 2017
I have started enjoying women's cricket more.Really hope that a women's IPL is announced soon. #WWC17 #INDvsAUS #WomensWorldCup2017
— Silly Wonka (@Rumpelstilt5kin) July 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/ViratsFangirl18/status/888102727372472320
absolutely right about people watching the game in India. Me and my mom cheering team India all the way #WWC17 . @chopraanjum
— Praveen Gupta (@WizardprinceWP) July 20, 2017
Aussie team collapsed like a house of cards aftr a grt strt & solid partnership in between. Let's c who puts d final nail #AUSvIND #WWC17
— रोहित गुप्ता (@rohit_anshu) July 20, 2017
Fabulous innings by @ImHarmanpreet followed by brilliant Bowling. Go for the WIN #teamIndia?#INDvAUS @BCCIWomen #ICCWomensWorldCup2017
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) July 20, 2017