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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani led the tributes from the front as the Indian women’s cricket team lifted its first World Cup trophy at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, after beating South Africa by 52 runs in the final. India had lost in the 2005 and 2017 finals of the ODI World Cup, but brought an end to the long drought with a historic victory in front of home fans.
Despite rain delaying the start of the all-important final, a 50-over game was held as South Africa won the toss and opted to field first. Making a return to the squad due to injury to Pratika Rawal, Shafali Verma smashed 87 while Deepti Sharma added a valuable 58, helping India post 298/7.
In reply, South Africa made a blistering start and at 114/1 in 20 overs, they looked destined to win the trophy. But player of the match Shafali Verma turned the game on its head by dismissing Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp in quick succession. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt made a commendable 101, but a lack of support from the lower order saw the South Africans getting bowled out for 246 in 45.3 overs.
PM Modi, Nita Ambani hail Indian women’s cricket team
Praising Harmanpreet Kaur and her teammates, PM Modi said that the team showed “exceptional teamwork and tenacity” in the tournament, which will inspire the next generation.
“A spectacular win by the Indian team in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Finals. 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 win will motivate future champions to take up sports,” he wrote on X.
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More ShortsA spectacular win by the Indian team in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Finals. 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…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 2, 2025
Reliance’s Nita Ambani, who was at the stadium, thanked the team for making the whole nation proud as he hailed their courage and conviction.
“At the stroke of midnight, our girls have won the first ever ICC World Championship. I think you have made the whole nation swell with pride, the way you have played with courage, conviction and confidence. We are all so proud of you and I want to say thank you, thank you, dhanyavad and Jai Hind,” she said.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash prize of R 51 crore for the women’s team for winning the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
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