Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team on their historic victory in the ICC Women World Cup 2025. He hailed the achievement as a “historic triumph for India’s women warriors” and praised the team’s superb performance throughout the tournament, highlighting their determination, skill, and spirit that led to this unforgettable win on home soil.
He also praise the players’ grit, teamwork, and exceptional performance on the biggest stage in ICC Women World Cup. He highlighted the pride brought to the state and the nation by the team, calling them true “women warriors” who scripted history in front of the home crowd in Navi Mumbai.
First-ever ICC Women World Cup 2025 title for India
- Winning team : India
- Defeated Team : South Africa
- Place: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
- Historic Moment : First Asian team to win global women’s cricket title
- India Win By : 52 Runs
- India scored : 298/7
- Half-centuries from : Shefali Verma (87) & Deepti Sharma (58)
- Wickets haul : 5 by Deepti Sharma
- India bowled out South Africa for 246.
This historic win by Indian women’s cricket is not only a moment of celebration but a defining milestone that promises to change the future landscape of women’s cricket in India and globally, inspiring generations tons to come.
Why this ICC Women World Cup victory is considered as a game changer?
- The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, called it a “watershed moment” that would elevate women’s cricket to even greater heights.
- The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, described the win as “an inspiration that will motivate a new generation” of champions to take up sports, especially encouraging young girls to dream big and pursue cricket seriously.
- Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the victory as a “crowning moment for the nation,” calling the players an inspiration to millions of girls and congratulating the entire team.
- Rahul Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee, among other opposition leaders, joined in praising the team for their remarkable accomplishment and contribution to Indian sports.
- It symbolizes a significant shift that could create more professional opportunities, greater media coverage, and stronger infrastructure for women cricketers.
- ICC Women World Cup 2025 victory is expected to accelerate investment in women’s cricket and overall popularity, bridging gaps in recognition and resources.
- Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and other notable cricketers also congratulated the Women in Blue for their stellar performance and historic win, expressing pride and admiration for the team.
- Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shraddha Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan , Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma, Ajay Devgn & Suniel Shetty also praised the team as “champions” and acknowledged the significance of the achievement with pride.
The final itself, with a packed stadium and thrilling play, showcased not just talent but also the rising confidence and tenacity in Indian women’s cricket. The introduction of initiatives like the Women’s Premier League has already begun reshaping the sport, and this historic win in ICC Women World Cup 2025 is poised to further cement women’s cricket as a mainstream and highly supported sport in India and beyond.
Indian Women Cricket Team Highlights:
Here are the details of the Indian women’s cricket team members who played in the ICC Women World Cup 2025 final, including their age, role, specialty in the game, and key achievements:
| Player Name | Age (in 2025) | Role | Specialty | Notable Achievements & Performance in Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | 36 | Captain, Batsman | Right-handed batter, Off-break bowler | Veteran leader, key half-century contributor in semi-final; strong middle-order bat |
| Smriti Mandhana (vc) | 29 | Vice-Captain, Batsman | Left-handed batter | Stylish opener, consistent performer in World Cup campaigns |
| Shafali Verma | 21 | Batsman | Right-handed batter | Explosive opener, scored 87 in final; key aggressive player |
| Deepti Sharma | 28 | All-rounder | Left-handed batter, Off-spin bowler | Took 5 wickets in final and scored 58 runs; match-winner with bat and ball |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 25 | Batsman | Right-handed batter | Known for dependable batting; scored 127* in semi-final |
| Richa Ghosh | 22 | Wicket-Keeper | Right-handed batter | Agile keeper and hard-hitting lower-order batter |
| Renuka Singh Thakur | 29 | Bowler | Right-arm medium-fast bowler | Pace bowler with wicket-taking ability |
| Radha Yadav | 25 | Bowler | Slow left-arm orthodox spinner | Experienced spinner contributing crucial overs |
| Arundhati Reddy | 27 | Bowler | Right-arm medium-fast bowler | Skilled pace bowler providing control |
| Amanjot Kaur | 25 | All-rounder | Right-handed batter, Medium pace bowler | Emerging all-round talent |
| Harleen Deol | 27 | Batsman | Right-handed batter, Leg-break bowler | Useful all-rounder with ability to hit big |
| Sneh Rana | 31 | All-rounder | Right-handed batter, Off-spinner | Experience with both bat and ball |
| Sree Charani | 21 | Bowler | Slow left-arm orthodox spinner | Promising young spinner |
| Uma Chetry | 23 | Wicket-Keeper | Right-handed batter | Backup keeper with potential |
This squad masterfully combined youth and experience, with strong batting depth and versatile bowling. Deepti Sharma’s all-round performance and Shefali Verma’s aggressive batting were standout factors in the final victory. The leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana brought stability and inspiration throughout the tournament & finally India wins ICC Women World Cup.
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