
Led by the Women in Blue, in a truly historic moment for Indian cricket Harmanpreet Kaurgot its first place ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Won the title by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
India creates cricket history with first ever Women’s World Cup title
Playing in front of a packed home crowd at the DY Patil Stadium, India posted a challenging score of 298/7 thanks to a brilliant inning of 87 runs by the opener. Shafali Verma and Player of the Tournament with an important half-century (58), Deepti Sharma,
While the captain of South Africa Laura Wolvaardt India’s bowling attack proved too strong, fighting bravely with a brilliant century (101). The victory was sealed by an inspired spell of spin bowling from Deepti, who took a decisive five-for (5/39), the first five-wicket haul in a Women’s World Cup final. The win not only ended India’s long wait for a World Cup trophy after finishing runners-up in 2005 and 2017, but also marked a historic moment for women’s cricket in the country.
PM Modi congratulated India’s women’s cricket team
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his congratulatory message, praised the Indian women’s cricket team for its spectacular win in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Modi highlighted the team’s exceptional skill, confidence and teamwork throughout the tournament. He emphasized that this historic victory will serve as an inspiration for future generations of athletes. The Prime Minister’s post on X read:
“A spectacular win for the Indian team in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final. There was great skill and confidence in their performance in the final. The team showed exceptional teamwork and tenacity throughout the tournament. Congratulations to our players. This historic win will inspire future champions to move forward in the game.”
Indian team’s spectacular victory in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final. His 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. itโฆ
-Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 2 November 2025
President Draupadi Murmu praised the historic achievement of Team India
President Draupadi Murmu also expressed his appreciation for the achievement of the Indian women’s cricket team. He described the World Cup win as a historic moment for India and congratulated each member of the team for their exceptional performance. Murmu said that this victory will inspire women to perform better in cricket and other sports. His message read:
“My hearty congratulations to 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 a result commensurate with their talent and performance. This important moment will take women’s cricket to even greater heights.”
My heartiest congratulations to every member of the Indian women’s cricket team on winning the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025! He has created history by winning it for the first time. He is playing well and today he got the result as per his talent…
โ President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) 2 November 2025
Union Minister Piyush Goyal praised the women’s cricket team
Union Minister Piyush Goyal was another prominent figure to praise the women’s cricket team. In a post on He expressed pride in the team and described their collective effort as “extraordinary”. His message read:
“We have made history! What a memorable win our women’s cricket team has achieved against South Africa to win 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. Every single one of them is a world champion and a true role model for our youth.”
We have written history!
What a memorable victory our women’s cricket team achieved against South Africa #ICCWomensWorldCup2025,
His effort in bringing home the trophy has been extraordinary and the entire nation is celebrating the moment. Each of them aโฆ pic.twitter.com/PJyYeR5J9y
โ Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) 2 November 2025
Rahul Gandhi’s message of pride and inspiration
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared his congratulations, emphasizing the courage, patience and grace shown by the women’s cricket team. Gandhi praised the players for the historic win and said that they have not only won the World Cup but have also boosted the morale of the country. His post on X expressed deep pride and inspiration, saying:
“What a proud moment! Our women in blue have created history and touched billions of hearts. Your courage, grit and grace have brought glory to India and inspired countless young girls to dream fearlessly. You didn’t just win a trophy, you lifted the spirit of a nation. Jai Hind!”
What a proud moment!
Our women in blue have made history and touched billions of hearts. Your courage, grit and grace have made India proud and inspired countless young girls to dream fearlessly.
You didn’t just lift a trophy, you lifted the spirit of a nation.
Jai Hind!โฆ pic.twitter.com/yXlxThsoHj
โ Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) 2 November 2025
Recognition of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also joined the celebrations and described the victory as a “historic victory”. He praised the team’s teamwork and determination and emphasized how their achievement has inspired millions across India. Fadnavis wrote on X:
“A historic win for India’s women warriors! What a game! Huge congratulations to our Indian women’s cricket team for winning the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. This historic win is a testament to their grit, determination and teamwork. You have made the entire nation proud and have inspired millions of young dreamers to aim higher. There are many more milestones ahead! Proud of every player.”
๐ฎ๐ณ A historic victory for India’s women warriors!
What a game it was the whole time!
Huge congratulations to our Indian women’s cricket team for winning the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025! This historic victory is a testament to their patience, determination and teamwork.
Youโฆ pic.twitter.com/7flt2FZd3zโ Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) 2 November 2025
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar praised the performance of the team
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 at the X emphasized how this victory would inspire future generations:
“Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the Indian team on its historic and spectacular victory in the final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The team displayed remarkable skill, confidence and excellent team spirit in the final match. The players have made the country proud with their outstanding performance throughout the tournament. This historic victory by the daughters of India will continue to inspire the coming generations towards the game.”
Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the Indian team on its historic and spectacular victory in the final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
In the final the team displayed amazing skill, finesse and excellent team spirit. The players made the country proud by performing brilliantly throughout the tournament…โ Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) 2 November 2025
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Reactions from cricketers and other players
- AB de Villiers, “Congratulations Team India. Keep your heads high, @ProteasWomenCSA. The global women’s game is booming…what a final, what a tournament! #CWC25”
Congratulations to Team India. keep your head high, @ProteasWomenCSAThe global women’s game is booming… what a final, what a tournament! #CWC25
– AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) 2 November 2025
- Gukesh, “What a moment for Indian cricket! Congratulations to the Indian women’s team on winning the World Cup. Absolute champions! ๐๐”
What a moment this is for Indian cricket! Many congratulations to the Indian women’s team on winning the World Cup. Absolute champion! pic.twitter.com/1R8tj7K5QO
– Gukesh D (@DGukesh) 2 November 2025
- Neeraj, “World Champions! ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ Congratulations to the Indian Women’s Cricket Team as they win their first Women’s ODI World Cup title. What a performance! ๐ #TeamIndia #CWC25”
World Champion!
Congratulations to the Indian women’s cricket team on winning the Women’s ODI World Cup title for the first time. What a performance! #TeamIndia #CWC25
-Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_Chopra1) 2 November 2025
- danny wyatt, “Congratulations to India on winning the World Cup ๐๐ผ Wasn’t for us but we will be back and as always thanks for the support โค๏ธ ๐ด”
Congratulations to India on winning the World Cup ๐๐ผ Wasn’t our cup of tea but we will be back and as always thank you for your support โค๏ธ ๐ด ๐ เคตเคฟเคถเฅเคท
– Danielle Wyatt-Hodge (@Danni_Wyatt) 2 November 2025
Filmmakers and celebrities react
- Neha Dhupia, “Crying, goosebumps, heart beating… Team India ๐ฎ๐ณ… #CWC25… Our #WomenInBlue are watching you bring home this glory tonight… You have written history tonight and written the future for generations to come… Thank you for the courage, conviction, championship, excitement and cricket ๐!!!! #ICCWomensWorldCup2025”
Crying, goosebumps, heart racing… Team India ๐ฎ๐ณ… #CWC25 โฆ Our #WomenInBlue Watching you bring home this glory tonightโฆ You wrote history tonight and the future for generations to comeโฆ Thank you for the courage, the conviction, the championship,โฆ
โ Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) 2 November 2025
- Rajamouli, “Champions of the World! ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ซก Our women in blue have done it! Deepti’s all-round talent and Shafali’s explosive batting paved the way for glory. Every Indian’s heart is swelling with pride! @BCCIWomen ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป”
World Champion!
Our ladies in blue have done it!
Deepti’s all-round talent and Shafali’s explosive batting lit the path to glory. The heart of every Indian is swelling with pride! @BCCIWomen– Rajamouli SS (@ssrajamouli) 2 November 2025
- Prithviraj Sukumaran, “Congratulations to the Champions on winning the first Women’s Cricket World Cup! ๐๐ฎ๐ณ Making history in style! โค๏ธ #WomenInBlue #CWC25”
Congratulations to the Champions on winning the first Women’s Cricket World Cup! ๐๐ฎ๐ณHistory was made in style!#WomenInBlue #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/MMnd7jgEfR
– Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) 3 November 2025
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