History has been made by our Women’s as Indian Women’s Cricket Team has lifted their first ever ICC Women’s ODI world cup trophy on 2 NOVEMBER 2025 defeating South Africa by 52 runs in Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Indian Women Cricket team ICC World Cup title win against South Africa make India Proud in front of rest of the World
This victory has started a wave of celebration across the nation indicating women’s era in cricket. This trophy has removed the long- title drought on women’s team.
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The Match that Made History
Indian’s Women has made a total of 298, which are second highest till now in women’s World cup final. The innings was initiated first by Shefali Verma as she made 87, then followed by Deepti Sharma’s 58 which helps India to came near the victory line.
South Africa’s response was total of 246, led by Laura Wolvaardt’s led 9th ODI Century- but Deepti Sharma’s brilliancy with the ball- A match winning 5 for 39– seals the deal for India.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s Brilliant Captaincy
Captain Harmanpreet had already lead the India back in 2017 has finally lifted the World Cup in 2025. Her efforts, never give up attitude, strategy and plan make us to see this moment. The tournament has been marked with her brilliant lead, emotional resilience and unwilling trust on her team .
After winning the match, when it was asked to her about the success and celebration plans she replied ” For Big Occasions you don’t have to plan, we have visualized it and dream about it earlier” That dream takes years in making is finally materalized.
Top Performers of Indian Women Cricket team ICC World Cup
- Shefali Verma: Her 87 in 65 balls was a perfect score and has biggest role in winning the match.
- Deepti Sharma: All rounder brilliancy with both bat and ball make her Player of the Match
- Smriti Mandhana: Though not the top scorer but her constant efforts through the performance was crucial
- Renuka Singh: Her early breakthrough through the match help destabilize South Africa’s chase
Virat Kohli and Other’s Congratulations
- Former Indian Men’s Cricket Team Virat Kohli also congratulates the women’s with his heartful post where he wrote” The girls have created history and I couldn’t be more proud as an Indian to see the hard work of so many years come to life finally. They deserve all the applause and a big congratulations to Harman and the whole team for achieving this historic feat. Also congratulations to the whole squad and the management for the work behind the scenes. Well done India. Enjoy the moment to the fullest. This will inspire generations of girls to take up the sport in our country“
- Sachin Tendulkar also Congratulate them where he compare the win with 1983 men’ s trophy with this one. He wrote” 1983 inspired an entire generation to dream big and chase those dreams. Today, our Women’s Cricket Team has done something truly special. They have inspired countless young girls across the country to pick up a bat and ball, take the field and believe that they too can lift that trophy one day. This is a defining moment in the journey of Indian women’s cricket”
Global Impact of Indian Women Cricket team ICC World Cup
- This match is not just a victory- it helped the women’s to look up and think broader. It was a turning point for women’s Cricket Globally
- The young girls across India have new role models to look for
- Sponsorships and media coverage has been started for women’s cricket team after Indian Women Cricket team ICC World Cup
- England women cricket team wrote congratulations message where Australian Cricket legend Ellyse Perry called it a defining moment for women’s Cricket
What’s Next for Indian Women Cricket Team
With the world cup wins, The female cricket players from India are expected to become well-known. Biopics, brand partnerships, and endorsements are already in the works. In Delhi and Mumbai, the BCCI is anticipated to announce a victory parade and a felicitation ceremony.
India will be the favorite to compete in the Asian Games and the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Final Thoughts
Resilience, vision, and group belief are the reasons behind this World Cup victory. It tells the tale of young girls who had the courage to dream, a captain who led with passion, and a country that at last gave its female cricket players the recognition they so well earned.
On November 2, 2025, a cricket match came to an end as the sun sank over Navi Mumbai, but a new era in Indian sports began.
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