President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with several chief ministers and other leaders congratulated the Indian team in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Finals on Sunday.
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team won their first-ever World Cup title with a 52-run win against South Africa in the final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. In a 299-run chase, the Proteas were bundled out for 246 despite Laura Wolvaardt’s fighting century.
Earlier, Shafali Verma’s robust 87 was followed by combative knocks from Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh before South Africa rallied to limit India to 298 for 7.
Deepti’s run-a-ball 58 with three fours and a six and Richa (34 off 24 balls) provided the much-needed late impetus with a 47-run partnership for the sixth wicket after India’s innings faltered in the middle overs with Jemimah Rodrigues (24) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (20) failing to convert their starts.
Following the win, President said in a post on X: “My heartiest congratulations to each and every member of the Indian women cricket team on winning the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025! They have created history by winning it for the first time. They have been playing well and today they got the result befitting their talent and performance. This watershed moment will take women cricket to still higher performances. I admire the way the girls have done India proud.”
Congratulating the team, PM Modi said: “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.”
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also congratulated the team. “What a moment of pride! Our Women in Blue have made history and touched a billion hearts. Your courage, grit, and grace have brought glory to India and inspired countless young girls to dream fearlessly. You didn’t just lift a trophy, you lifted a nation’s spirit,” he said.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the Team India and said that it was a “crowning moment for the nation” as elevated “India’s pride to the skies”. “Your stellar cricketing skills paved the path of inspiration for millions of girls,” he said.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said: “Today, the entire nation is incredibly proud of our Women in Blue for their feat in the World Cup final. The fight they showed and the command they displayed throughout the tournament will be an inspiration for generations of young girls.”
“You have proved that you are a world-class team at the apex level and you gave us some absolutely brilliant moments. You are our heroes. Many bigger victories await you in the future. We stand with you!” she added.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu lauded the team saying it “Our daughters have made the entire nation proud”.
“Their remarkable performance, tireless determination, and indomitable spirit have inspired every Indian and left the world in awe. Congratulations to our champions!” he said.
The Mumbai police also congratulated the team with a post saying “they can do anything”. “The Phenomenal ‘Girl’rious Stroke! Women in blue paint the nation in pride,” they added.
Congratulating the team, Karnataka deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said: “Champions of the World! Congratulations to Team India on a phenomenal victory in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Your triumph is a proud moment for the nation and an inspiration for every young girl with a dream.”
The office of Lieutenant Governor of J&K said: “This glorious victory is a moment of immense pride for the entire nation. The team’s determination, skill & fighting spirit have inspired millions across the country.”
The team was congratulated by Google CEO Sundar Pichai. He shared a post on X saying: “That was a nail biting women’s world cup cricket final, memories of 1983 and 2011 indeed. Congrats to team India, am sure will inspire a whole generation. Great tournament from South Africa too!”
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