A HISTORIC WIN AT THE ICC WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2025
On 2 November 2025, the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai glowed like a festival lantern as India’s women’s cricket team carved their name into history. With a 52-run victory over South Africa, India lifted their first-ever ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, turning years of hope, heartbreak, and hard work into a shining moment of triumph.
This win didn’t simply add a trophy to India’s cabinet — it scripted a fresh chapter in Indian sport, one bursting with determination, courage, and national pride.
The Grand Finale: A Night to Remember
Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, India posted a powerful total of 298 runs. When South Africa began their chase, India’s bowlers brought a storm of skill and strategy, bundling them out for 246.
This triumph was even sweeter because India had reached the finals before — 2005 and 2017 — but narrowly missed the title. In 2025, the wait finally ended.
This final was also unique — for the first time ever, the Women’s World Cup title clash featured neither Australia nor England, the traditional giants of the sport.
National Pride Overflowing
Following their victory, the team met:
● Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who praised them for their “remarkable resilience and comeback”.
● President Droupadi Murmu, who congratulated them at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The BCCI further announced a ₹5 crore cash reward for the players, coaches, and support staff — a gesture honouring a victory that will inspire generations.
Record-Breaking Performances That Lit Up the Tournament
● Shafali Verma – Player of the Match (Final)
Record: Youngest Indian to win Player of the Match in a World Cup final
Shafali unleashed fireworks with 87 runs off 78 balls and grabbed two wickets when it mattered the most. Her fearless all-round show made her the youngest Indian—man or woman—to win this honour.
● Deepti Sharma – Player of the Tournament
Record: Most wickets by an Indian in a single Women’s World Cup
With 22 wickets in nine matches, Deepti stormed past the previous Indian record of 20 wickets. Her sensational five-wicket haul in the final sealed India’s win and earned her the top tournament award.
● Jemimah Rodrigues – The Semi-final Star
Record: First Indian woman to score a century in a World Cup semi-final
In a breathtaking knock, Jemimah smashed an unbeaten 127 against Australia, leading India to a record chase of 338. Her innings carried India straight into the final.
● Richa Ghosh – The Wall Behind the Stumps
Record: Most dismissals by an Indian wicketkeeper in a Women’s World Cup
Richa collected 15 dismissals (12 catches + 3 stumpings) and hammered 12 sixes, matching the all-time record for most sixes in a single Women’s World Cup edition.
● Smriti Mandhana & Shafali Verma – A Historic Opening Stand
Record: Highest partnership by an Indian pair in a Women’s World Cup final
The duo stitched together a superb 104-run stand, giving India a dream start in the final.
● Smriti Mandhana – Run Machine of the Tournament
Record: Most runs by an Indian in a Women’s World Cup
Smriti scored an outstanding 434 runs, surpassing Mithali Raj’s previous record of 409 (2017).
Did You Know?
● The Women’s Cricket World Cup began in 1973, two years before the men’s version.
● The 2025 edition was the 13th Women's World Cup, hosted mainly by India, with some matches in Sri Lanka.
● India became the first host nation to win their maiden Women’s World Cup title at home.
● The 2025 tournament featured 12 teams, including debutants like Thailand, showcasing how women’s cricket is expanding globally.
● Viewership records were shattered — the final became the most-watched women’s cricket match in history.
A Win Beyond Cricket
India’s Women’s World Cup victory of 2025 is more than a sporting achievement — it’s a story of grit, possibility, and rising wings. Little girls across the country watched these champions and found a mirror reflecting their own dreams.
From the opening batter’s roar to the last wicket’s tumble, the Indian team showed that belief can turn into brilliance — and brilliance can become history.
This is India’s golden glory — a triumph that will shimmer through time. 🌟🇮🇳🏆
