India has qualified for the semi-finals in the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup after they defeated New Zealand by 4 runs at Junction Oval in Melbourne on Thursday.
The Harꦚmanpreet Kaur-led side became the first team in the current edition of the mega event to reach the semi-final💦s.
India scored 133-8 in 20 overs, thanks to power-packed innings by Shefali Verma (46 off 34) and a handy knock of 23 from 25 balls by Taniya Bhatiya. In response, the ‘White Ferns’ could only post 129-6. Amelia Kerr (34 off 19) was New Zealand’s highest run-scorer.
Here’s how the cricket world reacted to India’s win:
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— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen)
Wah bhai Wah ! Great effort by the girls to hold on to their nerves and beat New Zealand and qualify for the semi finals of the
Shafali Varma is a rockst🦩ar. Anand aa raha hai ladkiyon ka performance dekhne mein.— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
Congratulations on a wonderful win against New Zealand and qualifying for the semifinals. The bowlers were excellent in defending 132 and Shafali Varma 🐼has been absolutely top class for India. Well done girls.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)
India through to the Semis. Batted firꦑst on all three occasions and bowlers have successfully defended every time. Spin to Win. Now, only one of Aus and NZ 😼can reach the final four.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
Yes! Well done, Shikha Pandey. She holds her nerve to prevent Amelia Kerr, who was batting brilliantly, from snatching a win. India throug𓆉h to the semi-final.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
What a nail biter. Yet another superlative 𒐪bowling performance by our . Two back to back player of the Match awards for Shafali Verma. What a fine young talent. Two more to go for glory 🏆
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani)
Congratulations to these powerful women💪!Team India becomes the first team to enter into the Semi-finals. More power to you🇮🇳
— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta)
Latest addition to Wonders of World – India’s Shefali Verma. 16 year old and already the one with highest Strike Rate in . Bravo! Congratulations for the hat-trick win and berth in Semis. Two more left for the Glory!
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv)
Indian Women's team is raising the bar with back to back wins in .
Congratulations to our team on sealing the match against ༺New Zealand and qualif🅘ying for the semifinals.
Kudos to for an impressive innings.
— Jay Shah (@JayShah)
