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In a truly historic moment for Indian cricket, the Women in Blue, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, clinched their maiden ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title on Sunday, November 2, 2025, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final in Navi Mumbai.
India creates cricket history with maiden Women’s World Cup title
Playing in front of a packed home crowd at the DY Patil Stadium, India set a challenging total of 298/7, anchored by a phenomenal knock of 87 runs from opener Shafali Verma and a crucial half-century (58) from the Player of the Tournament, Deepti Sharma.
While South Africa’s captain Laura Wolvaardt fought valiantly with a splendid century (101), India’s bowling attack proved too strong. The victory was sealed by an inspired spell of spin bowling from Deepti, who claimed a decisive five-wicket haul (5/39), the first-ever five-for in a Women’s World Cup final. This triumph not only ended India’s long wait for a World Cup trophy after finishing as runners-up in 2005 and 2017 but also marked a watershed moment for women’s cricket in the country.
PM Modi congratulates India’s Women’s Cricket Team
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his congratulatory message, praised the Indian women’s cricket team for their spectacular victory in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Modi highlighted the team’s exceptional skill, confidence, and teamwork throughout the tournament. He emphasized that the historic win would serve as an inspiration for future generations of athletes. The Prime Minister’s post on X read:
“A spectacular win by the Indian team in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Finals. Their performance in the final was marked by great skill and confidence. The team showed exceptional teamwork and tenacity throughout the tournament. Congratulations to our players. This historic win will motivate future champions to take up sports.”
A spectacular win by the Indian team in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Finals. Their performance in the final was marked by great skill and confidence. The team showed exceptional teamwork and tenacity throughout the tournament. Congratulations to our players. This…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 2, 2025
President Droupadi Murmu lauds Team India’s historic achievement
President Droupadi Murmu also took to X to express her admiration for the Indian women’s cricket team’s achievement. She called the World Cup victory a historic moment for India and congratulated every member of the team for their exceptional performance. Murmu noted that the victory would inspire greater performances from women in cricket and other sports. Her message read:
“My heartiest congratulations to each and every member of the Indian women’s cricket team on winning the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025! They have created history by winning it for the first time. They have been playing well, and today they got the result befitting their talent and performance. This watershed moment will take women’s cricket to even higher performances.”
My heartiest congratulations to each and every member of the Indian women cricket team on winning the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025! They have created history by winning it for the first time. They have been playing well and today they got the result befitting their talent…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 2, 2025
Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s praise for the Women’s cricket team
Union Minister Piyush Goyal was another key figure to offer his praise for the women’s cricket team. In a post on X, Goyal acknowledged the monumental achievement, calling the victory a “memorable triumph” that would resonate across the nation. He expressed his pride in the team and hailed their collective effort as “extraordinary.” His message read:
“We have scripted HISTORY! What a memorable victory by our women’s cricket team against South Africa to lift the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Their effort to bring home the trophy has been extraordinary, and the entire nation is celebrating this moment. Each one of them is a world champion and a true role model for our youngsters.”
We have scripted HISTORY! 🇮🇳 🏏
What a memorable victory by our women’s cricket team against South Africa to lift the #ICCWomensWorldCup2025.
Their effort to bring home the trophy has been extraordinary, and the entire nation is celebrating this moment. Each one of them is a… pic.twitter.com/PJyYeR5J9y
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) November 2, 2025
Rahul Gandhi’s message of pride and inspiration
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared his congratulations, emphasizing the courage, grit, and grace shown by the women’s cricket team. Gandhi praised the players for their historic win and noted that they had not only lifted the World Cup but also lifted the spirits of a nation. His post on X expressed deep pride and inspiration, saying:
“What a moment of pride! Our Women in Blue have made history and touched a billion hearts. Your courage, grit, and grace have brought glory to India and inspired countless young girls to dream fearlessly. You didn’t just lift a trophy, you lifted a nation’s spirit. Jai Hind!”
What a moment of pride! 💙
Our Women in Blue have made history and touched a billion hearts. Your courage, grit, and grace have brought glory to India and inspired countless young girls to dream fearlessly.
You didn’t just lift a trophy, you lifted a nation’s spirit.
Jai Hind!… pic.twitter.com/yXlxThsoHj
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 2, 2025
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’s recognition
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also joined in the celebrations, calling the win a “historic triumph.” He praised the team’s teamwork and determination, emphasizing how their achievement has inspired millions across India. Fadnavis wrote on X:
“A Historic Triumph for India’s Women Warriors! What a game throughout! Super congratulations to our Indian Women’s Cricket Team for clinching the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. This historic victory stands as a testament to their grit, determination, and teamwork. You’ve made the entire nation proud and inspired millions of young dreamers to aim high. Here’s to many more milestones ahead! Proud of every player.”
🇮🇳 A Historic Triumph for India’s Women Warriors! 🏆🏏
What a game throughout!
Super congratulations to our Indian Women’s Cricket Team for clinching the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025! This historic victory stands as a testament to their grit, determination, and teamwork.
You’ve… pic.twitter.com/7flt2FZd3z— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) November 2, 2025
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hails the Team’s performance
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also congratulated the team for their remarkable win, highlighting their skill, confidence, and excellent team spirit throughout the tournament. His message on X emphasized how the victory would inspire future generations:
“Heartiest congratulations and best wishes on the Indian team’s historic and splendid victory in the final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. In the final match, the team demonstrated remarkable skill, confidence, and excellent team spirit. Throughout the tournament, the players have enhanced the pride of the country with their outstanding performances. This historic victory of India’s daughters will continue to inspire future generations towards sports.”
आईसीसी महिला क्रिकेट विश्व कप 2025 के फाइनल में भारतीय टीम की ऐतिहासिक एवं शानदार जीत पर हार्दिक बधाई और शुभकामनाएं।
फाइनल मुकाबले में टीम ने अद्भुत कौशल, आत्मविश्वास और उत्कृष्ट टीम भावना का परिचय दिया। पूरे टूर्नामेंट में खिलाड़ियों ने शानदार प्रदर्शन करते हुए देश का गौरव…— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) November 2, 2025
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Cricketers’ and other sportspersons reactions
- AB de Villiers: “Congratulations Team India. Hold your heads high, @ProteasWomenCSA. The global women’s game is booming… what a final, what a tournament! #CWC25”
Congratulations Team India. Hold your heads high, @ProteasWomenCSA. The global women’s game is booming… what a final, what a tournament! #CWC25
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) November 2, 2025
- Gukesh: “What a moment for Indian cricket! Huge congratulations to the Indian Women’s Team on winning the World Cup. Absolute champions! 🏆👏”
What a moment for Indian cricket! Huge congratulations to the Indian Women’s Team on winning the World Cup. Absolute champions! 🏆👏 pic.twitter.com/1R8tj7K5QO
— Gukesh D (@DGukesh) November 2, 2025
- Neeraj: “World Champions! 🇮🇳🏆 Congratulations to the Indian women’s cricket team as they win their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title. What a performance! 👏 #TeamIndia #CWC25”
World Champions! 🇮🇳🏆
Congratulations to the Indian women’s cricket team as they win their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title. What a performance! 👏 #TeamIndia #CWC25
— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) November 2, 2025
- Danni Wyatt: “Congratulations India on winning the World Cup 👏🏼 Wasn’t to be for us but we will be back and thank you for the support as always ❤️ 🏴”
Congratulations India on winning the World Cup 👏🏼 Wasn’t to be for us but we will be back and thank you for the support as always ❤️ 🏴
— Danielle Wyatt-Hodge (@Danni_Wyatt) November 2, 2025
Filmmakers and celebrities react
- Neha Dhupia: “Crying, goosebumps, heart racing … team India 🇮🇳… #CWC25 … our #WomenInBlue watching you bring this glory home tonight … you have written history tonight and the future for generations to come …. Thank you for the courage, the conviction, the championship, the cheer and the cricket 🏏!!!! #ICCWomensWorldCup2025”
Crying , goose bumps , Heart racing … team India 🇮🇳… #CWC25 … our #WomenInBlue watching you bring this glory home tonight … you have written history tonight and the future for generations to come …. Thank you for the courage , the conviction , the championship , the…
— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) November 2, 2025
- Rajamouli: “CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD! 🇮🇳🫡 Our Women in Blue have done it! Deepti’s all-round brilliance and Shafali’s explosive batting lit the path to glory. Every Indian heart is bursting with pride! @BCCIWomen 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻”
CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD! 🇮🇳🫡
Our Women in Blue have done it!
Deepti’s all-round brilliance and Shafali’s explosive batting lit the path to glory. Every Indian heart is bursting with pride! @BCCIWomen 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) November 2, 2025
- Prithviraj Sukumaran: “Congratulations Champions on winning the maiden Women’s Cricket World Cup! 🏆🇮🇳 History made in style! ❤️ #WomenInBlue #CWC25”
Congratulations Champions on winning the maiden Women’s Cricket World Cup! 🏆🇮🇳 History made in style! ❤️#WomenInBlue #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/MMnd7jgEfR
— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) November 3, 2025
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
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