5 Bollywood stars who reacted to India's historic win over Australia in World Cup 2025 semifinal ft. Alia Bhatt

India clinched a historic five-wicket win over Australia in the Women's World Cup 2025 semifinal at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, on Thursday, October 30. Australia won the toss and chose to bat first in the knockout fixture.

The side posted a mammoth 338-run total, thanks to opener Phoebe Litchfield's stunning 119-run knock from 83 balls. Ellyse Perry (77 runs off 88 balls) and Ashleigh Gardner (63 runs off 45 balls) notched up half-centuries, helping their team register a big score.

Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma claimed two wickets each. The home team came up with a sensational effort in the run chase, overhauling the target in 48.3 overs.

Jemimah Rodrigues stole the show with her batting exploits, remaining unbeaten on 127 off 134 balls. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur also played a key role in the victory, contributing 89 runs from 88 deliveries.

Kim Garth and Annabel Sutherland took two scalps apiece. Notably, India registered the highest-ever run chase in Women's ODI cricket history.

Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. earned widespread appreciation following the special victory, with several actors and actresses also showering praise on them. Here, we take a look at five Bollywood stars who reacted to the thrilling semifinal win.

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#5 Suniel Shetty

Veteran Bollywood actor penned a heartfelt note to congratulate India on their glorious victory against Australia. He remarked that the side's belief was bigger than the massive total posted by the opposition.

Lauding Jemimah's heroics and the team's fight, Shetty wrote on X:

"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."

Jemimah was adjudged the Player of the Match for her sensational century. It is worth mentioning that her 127* is now the highest-ever score by an Indian batter in women's cricket ODI run chases.

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#4 Kareen Kapoor Khan

Popular actress Kareena Kapoor Khan was overjoyed with the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side's performance. She praised the side for showing great determination in the do-or-die game.

The 45-year-old wrote in an Instagram story:

"And like I said GIRLS can do it all. With grit and determination...Well done Team India...on to the finals my girls."

Screenshot of Kareena Kapoor Khan's Instagram story. (@kareenakapoorkhan)

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#3 Vivek Oberoi

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi wrote a long message on social media to appreciate India's stellar show. He stated that the side rewrote history with the magnificent run chase.

Wishing to see the team clinch the coveted Women's World Cup trophy, he wrote on X:

"What a chase! They didn't just win; they rewrote history! A moment of pure brilliance from the Women in Blue! Jemimah Rodrigues' majestic 127* and Harmanpreet Kaur's brilliant 89 led the greatest chase ever to beat Australia, proving nothing is impossible. So proud of this team! Now let’s bring the cup home! Jai Hind!"

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#2 Varun Dhawan

Actor Varun Dhawan posted two Instagram stories after the semifinal win. In one of the stories, he hailed Jemimah Rodrigues as his 'hero'.

Screenshots of Varun Dhawan's Instagram stories. (@varundvn)

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#1 Alia Bhatt

Actor-producer Alia Bhatt also reacted to India trumping Australia in the crucial encounter. She shared the clip of Amanjot Kaur's winning shot and expressed her admiration for the team's splendid effort.

She wrote:

"Our women in blue did it again. What a match, what a team!!"

Screenshot of Alia Bhatt's Instagram story. (@aliaabhatt)

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Meanwhile, the Women in Blue will take on South Africa in the Women's World Cup 2025 final at the same venue on Sunday, November 2.

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Edited by Aditya Suketu Desai