India won its maiden Women’s ODI World Cup on Sunday after beating South Africa by 52 runs in the final of the 2025 edition at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
India is bursting with pride after the Women’s Cricket Team clinched their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title on home soil. The historic victory which happened on November 2, 2025, at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium saw India defeat South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final.
Former cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, current sportspersons like Neeraj Chopra, and eminent personalities like Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted to the Women in Blue’s title win.
“I’ve seen this dream for over two decades, to watch the Indian women lift that World Cup trophy. Tonight, that dream finally came true. From the heartbreak of 2005 to the fight of 2017, every tear, every sacrifice, every young girl who picked up a bat believing we belong here, it all led to this moment. To the new champions of world cricket, you didn’t just win a trophy, you won every heart that ever beat for Indian women’s cricket,” said former cricketer Mithali Raj.
Among the many celebrities who joined the celebration, actress Shraddha Kapoor’s heartfelt post stood out as she compared the victory to the Indian men’s team’s legendary 1983 World Cup win under Kapil Dev.
Taking to social media, Shraddha wrote, “For decades, ‘sirf parents se sunte’ the what 1983 felt like. Humein humara ye wala moment dene ke liye thank you girls. This is for generations.” For the unversed, Shraddha’s reference to 1983 is the year Kapil Dev’s team stunned the world by defeating the mighty West Indies at Lord’s.
Well done ladies.” Priyanka Chopra shared an emotional note, saying, “I grew up watching the heroes in blue… tonight, they all look like her. World champions. Congratulations team India .” Anushka Sharma wrote, “You champions!! SUCH A momentous achievement.” Kiara Advani echoed the sentiment, adding, “What an incredible moment, you have created history!!! Congratulations to our Women in Blue.”
Suniel Shetty tweeted, “Sweat. Spirit. Grit. Sheer Heart. And that’s how HISTORY got a glow-up! Our Women in Blue didn’t chase glory, they owned it. For every little girl with a dream, and every single Indian out there, say it loud — WE ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS.” Hrithik Roshan Tweeted, “Jeet gaye!!
HISTORIC! Congratulations Team India on our first Women’s Cricket World Cup win. To the beginning of many more… All my love & respect.” Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the Women in Blue ended a 52-year-long wait for the trophy. The historic win was powered by stellar performances from Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma.
Deepti Sharma the off-spinner picked five wickets in the summit clash to take her tally in 2025 to 21 wickets, eclipsing the record of 20 held by Neetu David and Shubhangi Kulkarni.
