In a truly historic moment for Indian cricket, the Women in Blue, led by Harmanpreet Kaurthey assured their maid 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 makes cricket history with first Women’s World Cup title
Playing in front of a packed crowd at the DY Patil Stadium, India posted a challenging total of 298/7, anchored by a phenomenal knock of 87 runs from the first match. Shafali Verma and crucial half-century (58) from the Player of the Tournament, Deepti Sharma.
While the South African captain Laura Wolvaardt He fought valiantly with a splendid century (101), the Indian bowling attack proving 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 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 Indian 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 stressed that the historic victory would serve as an inspiration for future generations of athletes. The Prime Minister’s post on X read:
“A spectacular victory for the Indian team in the finals of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. 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 victory will motivate future champions to take up sports.”
A spectacular victory for the Indian team in the final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Their performance in the final was marked by great skill and confidence. The team demonstrated exceptional teamwork and tenacity throughout the tournament. Congratulations to our players. This…
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 2, 2025
President Droupadi Murmu hails historic achievement of Team India
President Droupadi Murmu also addressed X to express her admiration for the achievements of the Indian women’s cricket team. He termed the World Cup victory as a historic moment for India and congratulated all the team members for their exceptional performance. Murmu noted that victory would inspire greater performances by women in cricket and other sports. His message said:
“My heartfelt congratulations to each and every member of the Indian women’s cricket team for 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 got a result befitting their talent and performance. This defining moment will take women’s cricket to even higher performances.”
My heartfelt congratulations to each and every member of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team for winning the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025! They have made history by winning it for the first time. They have been playing well and today they got the result according to their talent…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 2, 2025
Union Minister Piyush Goyal praises women’s cricket team
Union Minister Piyush Goyal was another key figure who praised the women’s cricket team. In a post on X, Goyal acknowledged the monumental achievement and called the victory a “memorable triumph” that will resonate across the country. He expressed his pride in the team and praised their collective effort as “extraordinary.” His message said:
“We have written HISTORY! What a memorable victory for 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 written HISTORY! 🇮🇳 🏏
What a memorable victory for our women’s cricket team against South Africa to lift the #ICCCWomenWorldCup2025.
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 and emphasized the courage, valor and grace displayed by the women’s cricket team. Gandhi praised the players for their historic victory and noted that they had not only lifted the World Cup but had also lifted the spirits of a nation. His post on X expressed deep pride and inspiration, saying:
“What a proud moment! Our Women in Blue have made history and touched a billion hearts. Your courage, bravery and grace have brought glory to India and inspired countless girls to dream without fear. You didn’t just lift a trophy, you lifted the spirit of a nation. Jai Hind!”
What a proud moment! 💙
Our Women in Blue have made history and touched a billion hearts. Her courage, determination and grace have brought glory to India and inspired countless girls to dream without fear.
You didn’t just lift a trophy, you lifted the spirit of a nation.
Jai Hind!… pic.twitter.com/yXlxThsoHj
– Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 2, 2025
Recognition of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also joined the celebrations and termed the victory a “historic triumph”. He praised the team’s teamwork and determination and emphasized how their achievement has inspired millions of people across India. Fadnavis wrote in X:
“A historic win for the Indian warriors! What a game! 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 courage, determination and teamwork. They have 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 the women warriors of India! 🏆🏏
What a game every time!
A big congratulations to our Indian women’s cricket team for clinching the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025! This historic victory is a testament to their courage, determination and teamwork.
Have… pic.twitter.com/7flt2FZd3z-Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) November 2, 2025
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar praises team performance
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also congratulated the team for their remarkable victory and highlighted their skill, confidence and excellent team spirit throughout the tournament. His message about X emphasized how victory would inspire future generations:
“My heartfelt congratulations and best wishes on the historic and splendid victory of the Indian team in the final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. In the final match, the team displayed remarkable skill, confidence and excellent team spirit. Throughout the tournament, the players have enhanced the country’s pride with their outstanding performances. This historic victory by the daughters of India will continue to inspire future generations towards the sport.”
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Reactions of cricketers and other sportsmen
- AB de Villiers: “Congratulations Team India. Keep your heads up, @ProteasWomenCSA. Global women’s football is booming… what a final, what a tournament! #CWC25.”
 
Congratulations team India. Keep your head up, @ProteasWomenCSA. World women’s football is booming… what a final, what a tournament! #CWC25
—AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) November 2, 2025
- Gukesh: “What a time for Indian cricket! Huge congratulations to the Indian women’s team for winning the World Cup. Absolute champions! 🏆👏”
 
What a time for Indian cricket! Many congratulations to the Indian women’s team for 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 for winning their first Women’s ODI World Cup title. What a performance! 👏 #TeamIndia #CWC25”
 
World Champions! 🇮🇳🏆
Congratulations to the Indian women’s cricket team for winning their first Women’s ODI World Cup title. What a performance! 👏 #TeamIndia #CWC25
-Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) November 2, 2025
- Daniel Wyatt: “Congratulations to India for winning the World Cup 👏🏼 It wasn’t for us, but we will be back and thanks for the support as always ❤️ 🏴”
 
Congratulations to India for winning the World Cup 👏🏼 It wasn’t for us but we will be back and thanks for the support as always ❤️ 🏴♥♥♥♥♥♥
– Danielle Wyatt-Hodge (@Danni_Wyatt) November 2, 2025
Filmmakers and celebrities react
- Neha Dhupia: “Crying, goosebumps, racing heart… 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, conviction, championship, joy and cricket 🏏!!!! #ICCBemesWorldCup2025.”
 
Crying, goosebumps, racing heart… team India 🇮🇳… #CWC25 … our #WomenOfBlue 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: “WORLD CHAMPIONS! 🇮🇳🫡 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 full of pride! @BCCIWomen 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻”
 
WORLD CHAMPIONS! 🇮🇳🫡
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 full of pride! @BCCIWomen 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) November 2, 2025
- Prithviraj Sukumaran: “Congratulations champions for winning the first Women’s Cricket World Cup! 🏆🇮🇳 History made in style! ❤️ #WomenInBlue #CWC25”
 
Congratulations to the champions for winning the first Women’s Cricket World Cup! 🏆🇮🇳 History done with style! ❤️#WomenOfBlue #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/MMnd7jgEfR
– Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) November 3, 2025
This article was first published in WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
