Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday lauded the Indian women’s cricket team for their sensational victory over Australia in the semifinals of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, securing their place in the tournament’s grand finale against South Africa.
Celebrating the triumph, CM Mann took to social media to praise the team’s outstanding performance, particularly acknowledging the contribution of captain and Punjab’s own star cricketer, Harmanpreet Kaur.
“A great victory for the Indian women’s cricket team… Defeated Australia by 5 wickets in the semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025… Congratulations to the entire team including the captain and the pride of Punjab, Harmanpreet Kaur, and best wishes for the final match… Chak de India…,” Mann said in his message.
The Chief Minister hailed the team’s resilience and teamwork, saying their determination had brought immense pride to the nation. He added that the Indian side’s performance against a strong Australian team reflected the growing strength and confidence of women’s cricket in the country.
With this victory, India advances to the final, where they will take on South Africa in what promises to be an exciting clash for the coveted World Cup title. Fans across the country, especially in Punjab, have expressed immense joy and anticipation as the women in blue move one step closer to creating history.
