History Chased. Belief Restored. ‘It’s Coming Home’ – India One Step Closer to Destiny

Mumbai – the city of dreams – has seen countless stories of ambition and triumph. But on Thursday night, it witnessed a dream that belonged to an entire nation. The Indian women’s cricket team has taken

one giant step closer to destiny.

For years, the Women in Blue have carried the weight of near-misses – finalists in two ODI World Cups and one T20 World Cup, always falling just short. But 2025 feels different. It’s been a year where underdogs have turned history on its head, and now, India’s women have joined that movement.

Because this time, it’s happening right here – in India, in front of home fans, and they’ve done the unthinkable by defeating seven-time world champions Australia in the semis.

When the semi-final got underway in Navi Mumbai, belief was fragile. The Aussies came in unbeaten, riding a 15-match World Cup winning streak. They posted 338 on the board – a total that had never been chased in the history of women’s ODIs.

At that point, hope flickered. But as India’s innings unfolded, that flicker turned into fire. Ball by ball, over by over, disbelief gave way to belief. And by the time Amanjot Kaur struck the final boundary – the winning runs, the entire DY Patil Stadium was on its feet.

India hadn’t just chased 339. They had rewritten the limits of what’s possible.

The magic of the night wasn’t just in the result – it was in how it unfolded. The press box for instance, packed with seasoned journalists, who began the evening discussing Australia’s dominance, ended up clapping for Jemimah and India.

The crowd – nearly 35,000 strong – roared every time the ball hit the middle of Jemimah’s bat.  The energy in Mumbai is infectious now. There’s a spring in every fan’s step, an unmistakable optimism in the air. Yes, the final against South Africa on Sunday (November 2) still awaits. Yes, one last hurdle remains. But this time, the feeling is different.

This time, the belief is real. Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 127* has filled stadiums and hearts alike. DY Patil will be bursting at the seams for the final – and rightly so.

Because this team has done what generations before only dreamed of. Because for the first time ever… It truly feels like it’s coming home.