After nearly five decades of perseverance and progress, Indian cricket reached a historic milestone as the national women’s team lifted their first-ever ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup trophy in 2025. The electrifying victory unfolded at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, where Harmanpreet Kaur’s team delivered a performance that will be remembered for generations. The triumph not only marked a sporting achievement but also became a moment of national pride, uniting millions of Indians across continents in celebration.
The final match saw India face South Africa in a thrilling encounter that tested both skill and composure. Batting first, India posted a formidable total, driven by a stellar 87-run innings from opener Shafali Verma. Her confident stroke play and all-round brilliance, including two crucial wickets, earned her the Player of the Match award. Supporting her efforts, Deepti Sharma’s remarkable five-wicket haul dismantled South Africa’s chase, bowling them out for 246 runs and sealing a 52-run victory for the hosts.
As soon as the winning moment arrived, the atmosphere inside the stadium transformed into one of unrestrained emotion. The Indian players hugged each other in tears, waving the tricolour with pride, while chants of “India, India!” echoed across the stands. For a nation that first saw its women’s cricket team take the field in 1976, the 2025 victory represented nearly fifty years of dedication, resilience, and evolving excellence.
The historic win resonated far beyond the boundary lines. Social media erupted with messages of joy and pride, with celebrities, athletes, and political leaders joining in to honour the team’s extraordinary achievement. Bollywood, in particular, turned into a wave of applause as actors and filmmakers celebrated India’s women in blue for making history.
Global icon Priyanka Chopra shared the team’s triumphant moment on Instagram, writing, “I grew up watching the heroes in blue… tonight, they all look like her. World champions. Congratulations team India.” Her heartfelt message captured the spirit of the nation that has long celebrated cricket as more than a sport. Kareena Kapoor expressed her joy with equal emotion, admitting she was in tears while watching the final. “Still crying tears of joy,” she posted, adding heart emojis to the winning clip that quickly went viral.
Anushka Sharma, herself a long-time supporter of women’s cricket, congratulated the players, saying, “You champions!! SUCH a momentous achievement.” Kiara Advani praised the team’s effort with a post reading, “What an incredible moment, you have created history! Congratulations to our Women in Blue.”
Several other Bollywood stars joined the chorus of celebration. Hrithik Roshan exclaimed on X, “Jeet gaye!! HISTORIC! Congratulations Team India on our first Women’s Cricket World Cup win. To the beginning of many more.” Abhishek Bachchan’s exuberant post read, “COME ONNNN!!!! INDIAAAAA!!! World champions. Well done ladies.” Suniel Shetty’s tribute reflected deep admiration, writing, “Sweat. Spirit. Grit. Sheer heart. Our Women in Blue didn’t chase glory — they owned it. For every little girl with a dream… WE ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS.”
Ajay Devgn added to the emotional outpouring, remarking, “A night we’ll never forget. Thank you, champions. This team has shown the world what true grit and belief can do!” Actress Triptii Dimri shared a succinct yet impactful post: “They did it. The women showed how it’s done.” Arjun Kapoor called the win “Inspirational” and urged the players to “take a bow,” while Varun Dhawan declared himself a “proud Indian and proud cricket fan.”
Shraddha Kapoor compared the moment to India’s iconic 1983 men’s World Cup win, saying, “For decades, we only heard from our parents what 1983 felt like. Thank you girls for giving us our own generation’s moment to cherish forever.” Actor Vicky Kaushal praised Shafali Verma, calling her a “rockstar” for leading from the front with her fearless performance.
For Harmanpreet Kaur and her team, the World Cup 2025 victory is more than a trophy; it is the culmination of a long, determined journey marked by sacrifice, hard work, and belief. From the early days when women’s cricket struggled for recognition and funding to now standing atop the world stage, this achievement redefines India’s sporting narrative.
The win has inspired countless young girls across the country to dream beyond limitations. As celebrations continue, the image of Team India lifting the World Cup under the Mumbai night sky will remain etched in the nation’s collective memory — a symbol of empowerment, equality, and excellence in sport. The 2025 World Cup victory has officially turned India’s “Women in Blue” into the world’s champions, forever changing the story of Indian cricket.
