Twitterati salutes India Women as they storm into the semis of WWC 2017

A lot of fans would’ve expected Mithali Raj & Co. to put up a spirited performance in the Women’s World Cup 2017 given the form they were in leading into the tournament. With a win over the White Ferns they made it to the last four and in style. At the County Ground in Derby, Suzie Bates decided to bowl first after winning the toss. India lost their opening pair within 21 runs. Smriti Mandhana continued her slump and was out for just 13 runs.

Cometh the hour, cometh the skipper! The lady who has scored the maximum runs in the history of women’s ODI cricket, Mithali Raj was up to the mark when the team needed him the most. With Harmanpreet Kaur at the other end, the duo cemented a massive partnership. Raj scored 109 runs from 123 deliveries while Kaur completed her half-century. The stage was set for Veda Krishnamurthy to finish off the innings and she did it in style, by scoring 70 runs from just 45 deliveries.

India managed to score 265 runs from their 50 overs. With 266 to win, the neutral fans thought that they were in for a cracker. But that was not to be as the Indian bowling was too hot to handle for the Ferns. It was a tame response from New Zealand as they were bundled for just 79 runs. Rajeshwari Gayakwad was the best bowler for India as he completed her five-wicket haul conceding just 15 runs.

India will now face the Australian test in the semis. Twitterati lauded the brilliant performance of the ladies. Famous sportspersons like Sachin Tendulkar, Babita Phogat and Virender Sehwag congratulated the team on social media. The players engaged themselves in selfies and hugs after the match. No matter what the outcome will be in the match against the mighty Aussies on Thursday, the ladies have made the nation proud with their scintillating performances.

Here are some tweets regarding the match

Perfect response from the team after 2 losses to win against New Zealand and seal the semis spot against the Aussies. ???? pic.twitter.com/BCndsARL92

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) July 15, 2017

A batswoman I have always admired has crossed yet another amazing landmark. Good luck with the rest of the World Cup @M_Raj03. ?

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) July 12, 2017

Introducing #WWC17 semi finalists…. @BCCIWomen! ??? pic.twitter.com/uXiKxA2n8W

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 15, 2017

Haven't felt like this in a long time.Working as a commentator on the WI/ENG game but following the Ind/NZ game like a fan!#WWC17 #INDvNZ

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) July 15, 2017

Rounds games done & dusted in #WWC17 Should be exciting semi's, #EngvSA on Tues & #IndvAus on Thurs. Who will qualify for the final @ Lords?

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) July 15, 2017

Congratulations @BCCIWomen – Indian Women's Team!
Best of luck for the semis, You have all our support! #WomensWorldCup2017

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 15, 2017

Congratulations @BCCIWomen for the stellar performance to storm into the semis. What a way to book the berth! #INDvNZ 1/2

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 15, 2017

Special mention to @M_Raj03, Harmanpreet Kaur, Veda Krishnamurthy and Rajeshwari. Way to go girls! #Girlpower ?? #INDvNZ 2/2

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 15, 2017

Congratulations @BCCIWomen on the stunning win and making it to the semis.
Great effort from @M_Raj03 ,Veda and Rajeshwari.#WWC17

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 15, 2017

Indian bowlers spin a Web around the NZ batswomen?Gr8 spell from
Rajeshwari Gaykawad?Congrats @M_Raj03 & to the entire @BCCIWomen #wwc17

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 15, 2017

India look poised to get through to the business end. @BCCIWomen @M_Raj03. A clinical performance against the kiwis.?March on ladies?

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) July 15, 2017