"Women's team is taking such giant leaps" - Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar react to India's win over Pakistan in Women's T20 World Cup

Many prominent people, including Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, reacted to the Indian team's thrilling win over Pakistan in the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup, on February 12.

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first in both the teams' first match of the Women's T20 World Cup, played at Newlands, Cape Town. The Women in Green were reduced to 68 for 4 at one stage as Radha Yadav (2/21) and Pooja Vastrakar (1/30) bowled tightly in the middle.

An 81-run unbeaten stand between skipper Bismah Maroof (68*) and Ayesha Naseem (43*) helped Pakistan post a competitive score of 149 in the first innings.

India lost openers Yastika Bhatia (17 off 20) and Shafali Verma (33 off 25) before the halfway mark. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur looked good with a couple of terrific shots but perished against Pakistan spinner Nashra Sandhu in the 14th over.

Responsibility was left on the shoulders of Jemimah Rodrigues to steer the chase and she was joined by wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh.

With 41 required from the last four overs, Ghosh and Rodrigues combined to smash Nida Dar for 13 runs in the 17th over. In the next over, Ghosh slammed three fours in a row off Aiman Anwer to bring the equation to 14 runs off 12 balls.

Jemimah hit three more boundaries off young pacer Fatima Sana in the penultimate over to complete her fifty and also take India past the finish line.

𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜! ☺️

Well played, @JemiRodrigues 👏👏

#TeamIndia | #T20WorldCup | #INDvPAK https://t.co/CWbl2BtOP8

It was a great win for Harmanpreet Kaur and co. to start their T20 World Cup campaign. The side was without the services of star batter Smriti Mandhana for this tournament.

Star Indian batsman Virat Kohli was in awe of India's performance against Pakistan in their opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup.

"The women’s team is taking such giant leaps ahead with every tournament we play and it’s going to inspire a whole generation of girls to take up the sport and take women’s cricket higher and higher. More power to all of you. God bless," Kohli tweeted.

(1/2)What a win from our women's team against Pakistan in a high pressure game and a tough run chase. https://t.co/W98jFZhNUf

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar also had a great time watching the women's T20 game with his family. He appreciated the individual performances of Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Richa Ghosh with the bat.

"Watched the game with Anjali & Arjun and we thoroughly enjoyed cheering for our Indian Women's team.

A good start by Shafali, Jemimah paced her innings beautifully along with a good burst from Richa towards the end.

Wonderful to see India win AGAIN!"

Watched the game with Anjali & Arjun and we thoroughly enjoyed cheering for our Indian Women’s team.

A good start by Shafali, Jemimah paced her innings beautifully along with a good burst from Richa towards the end.

Wonderful to see India win AGAIN! 🇮🇳🏏💙

#INDvsPAK https://t.co/ruF3LKrXAw

These two greats weren't the only people from the cricketing community showering praises on the Indian team. Here are tweets from other famous cricketers reacting to the India vs Pakistan women's T20 game on Sunday.

Chak De Fatte !

Super excited as always to see India beat Pakistan in a World Cup.
And the Girls doing it in style is icing on the cake.
Richa Ghosh turned it around in style and Jemimah was brilliant. Great win girls @BCCIWomen #INDvsPAK https://t.co/hLhzJRxKZH

WHAT A WIN !
The second highest successful tun chase in Women’s #T20WorldCup history.
Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh were extra special in a thrilling run chase. Great start to the tournament, best wishes @BCCIWomen
#INDvsPAK https://t.co/wG0Aq4xr4N

Well Played India! 🇮🇳

Great example of using the crease and playing the fields by @JemiRodrigues.

And @13richaghosh seems to keep getting better with every game.

#WomensT20WorldCup #INDvsPAK https://t.co/p9VOgSAce6

Top win to start the tournament. Great performance by everyone. Congratulations @BCCIWomen. Keep the momentum going! #INDvsPAK https://t.co/66nC2EskA6

Lovely to see Jemimah Rodrigues score such high quality runs. Lovely player❤️❤️

Well done @BCCIWomen. What a start to the tournament! #TeamIndia #INDvsPAK #T20WorldCup2023 👍 https://t.co/m3sdekWYcW

What a game…a high pressure game finished with panache 🥳🥳 Well played, @JemiRodrigues and @13richaghosh 👏👏
Congrats to the entire Indian team 🫶🤗 #IndvPak #T20WorldCup2023

Fantastic from @JemiRodrigues and the team to start the #T20WorldCup2023 with a special victory. Keep it up girls! #INDvsPAK

Take a bow @JemiRodrigues and @13richaghosh .
Such calmness when it mattered most and doing the job in grand style. A brilliant start to the campaign for the #WomenInBlue #IndvsPak https://t.co/zX7qeExLUl

Stellar performances from everyone especially Radha with the ball and @JemiRodrigues & @13richaghosh with the bat to seal the game tonight and kickstart the tournament with a win!! Well played @BCCIWomen!! 💪🏽 #INDvsPAK https://t.co/9vDwt0wG6Z

Congratulations @BCCIWomen for outstanding win against #Pakistan
Partnership between @JemiRodrigues & @13richaghosh have done a trick for #TeamIndia
#INDvsPAK https://t.co/vMZIL1406e