Mumbai: In a moment that has redefined Indian cricket, the national women’s team lifted their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup trophy on Sunday night at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium. The packed stands and emotional celebrations captured the nation’s pride as India defeated South Africa to claim a historic victory.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hailed the players as “India’s Women Warriors,” saying their achievement was a testament to “grit, determination, and teamwork that inspired millions of young dreamers.” Deputy CM Ajit Pawar applauded the team’s consistency, calling the win “an inspiration for generations to come,” while Eknath Shinde praised the “Indian Tigresses” for their commanding performance that stunned South Africa.
🇮🇳 A Historic Triumph for India’s Women Warriors! 🏆🏏
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) November 2, 2025
What a game throughout!
Super congratulations to our Indian Women’s Cricket Team for clinching the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025! This historic victory stands as a testament to their grit, determination, and teamwork.
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We are the Champions!! 🏆
— Ajit Pawar (@AjitPawarSpeaks) November 2, 2025
Fantastic teamwork by our Women's Cricket Team- not just today but throughout the championship.
They truly and rightly deserve to be crowned as the winners.
Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma's performances both with the bat & the ball were truly… pic.twitter.com/lMZpVaAPQZ
India’s innings was powered by Shafali Verma (87), Deepti Sharma (58), and Smriti Mandhana (45), setting a challenging target of 299. The bowlers then ensured victory, with Deepti and Shafali striking crucial blows to crush South Africa’s hopes. The win not only brought home a long-awaited trophy but also signaled the dawn of a new era in Indian women’s cricket.
