President Droupadi Murmu congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team for winning their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, calling it a “watershed moment for Indian sport.” India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final, with Deepti Sharma starring through a superb all-round performance. (Image Credit: X/ @rashtrapatibhvn,BCCI)
In a proud moment for Indian sports, President Droupadi Murmu on Monday congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team for scripting history by winning the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 their first-ever title in the tournament’s history.
Taking to X, President Murmu wrote, "My heartiest congratulations to each and every member of the Indian women's cricket team on winning the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025! They have created history by winning it for the first time. This watershed moment will take women's cricket to even higher performances. I admire the way the girls have done India proud."
Her words resonated with millions across the nation, capturing the pride and joy of a country which had long awaited this historic triumph.
A thrilling finale saw India pip South Africa by 52 runs at the Dr DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, as the fans were ecstatic. With this victory, India joined the list of England and Australia as only the third nation to win both their men's and women's ODI World Cups a landmark moment in Indian cricket.
After being put to bat, Indian openers Smriti Mandhana (45 off 58) and Shafali Verma (87 off 78) gave the team a perfect start by stitching 104 runs for the first wicket. Their partnership set the tone for a strong total, before contributions from the middle order consolidated India's position.
While Jemimah Rodrigues scored 24 off 37 and Harmanpreet Kaur made 20 off 29, Deepti Sharma anchored the innings with a composed 58 off 58. Richa Ghosh provided the finishing touches with a brisk 34 off 24 as India reached 298/7 in 50 overs.
Deepti Sharma made the final her personal showcase, first with her fifty, followed by a brilliant bowling spell of 5/39. The South African chase revolved around captain Laura Wolvaardt, who valiantly scored 101 off 98 balls, lacking support as wickets fell at regular intervals.
South Africa were eventually bundled out for 246 in 45.3 overs, with Shafali Verma (2/36) and Shree Charani (1/48) providing important breakthroughs.
The victory capped a remarkable turnaround for India, who had endured a rough start in the tournament but peaked when it mattered most. After stunning Australia in the semi-final, they held their nerve in the final to claim the crown.
The long-cherished victory not only cements India's place among the elite in cricket but also stands as an inspiration for young girls across the nation-a promise that the future of Indian women's cricket has never looked brighter.
