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India received their first ICC Ladies’s Cricket World Cup 2025 title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in Navi Mumbai. Narendra Modi and Amit Shah hailed the historic triumph.
The Indian group received their first-ever World Cup title with a 52-run win in opposition to South Africa within the remaining. (X)
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi together with a number of chief ministers and different leaders congratulated the Indian group within the ICC Ladies’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Finals on Sunday.
The group received their first-ever World Cup title with a 52-run win in opposition to South Africa within the remaining on the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. In a 299-run chase, the Proteas had been bundled out for 246 regardless of Laura Wolvaardt’s combating century.
Earlier, Shafali Verma’s sturdy 87 was adopted by combative knocks from Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh earlier than South Africa rallied to restrict India to 298 for 7.
Deepti’s run-a-ball 58 with three fours and a six and Richa (34 off 24 balls) supplied the much-needed late impetus with a 47-run partnership for the sixth wicket after India’s innings faltered within the center overs with Jemimah Rodrigues (24) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (20) failing to transform their begins.
Following the win, President stated in a submit on X: “My heartiest congratulations to every member of the Indian girls cricket group on profitable the ICC Ladies’s Cricket World Cup 2025! They’ve created historical past by profitable it for the primary time. They’ve been enjoying properly and as we speak they received the consequence befitting their expertise and efficiency. This watershed second will take girls cricket to nonetheless greater performances. I love the best way the women have achieved India proud.”
Congratulating the group, PM Modi stated: “A spectacular win by the Indian group within the ICC Ladies’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Finals. Their efficiency within the remaining was marked by nice talent and confidence. The group confirmed distinctive teamwork and tenacity all through the match. Congratulations to our gamers. This historic win will inspire future champions to take up sports activities.”
Chief of Opposition within the Lok Sabha and Congress chief Rahul Gandhi additionally congratulated the group. “What a second of pleasure! Our Ladies in Blue have made historical past and touched a billion hearts. Your braveness, grit, and style have introduced glory to India and impressed numerous younger ladies to dream fearlessly. You didn’t simply elevate a trophy, you lifted a nation’s spirit,” he stated.
Union House Minister Amit Shah congratulated the Crew India and stated that it was a “crowning second for the nation” as elevated “India’s pleasure to the skies”. “Your stellar cricketing abilities paved the trail of inspiration for hundreds of thousands of ladies,” he stated.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated: “As we speak, your entire nation is extremely pleased with our Ladies in Blue for his or her feat within the World Cup remaining. The combat they confirmed and the command they displayed all through the match shall be an inspiration for generations of younger ladies.”
“You’ve gotten proved that you’re a world-class group on the apex stage and also you gave us some completely sensible moments. You’re our heroes. Many greater victories await you sooner or later. We stand with you!” she added.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu lauded the group saying it “Our daughters have made your entire nation proud”.
“Their exceptional efficiency, tireless willpower, and indomitable spirit have impressed each Indian and left the world in awe. Congratulations to our champions!” he stated.
The Mumbai police additionally congratulated the group with a submit saying “they’ll do something”. “The Phenomenal ‘Lady’rious Stroke! Ladies in blue paint the nation in pleasure,” they added.
Congratulating the group, Karnataka deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated: “Champions of the World! Congratulations to Crew India on an exceptional victory within the ICC Ladies’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Your triumph is a proud second for the nation and an inspiration for each younger lady with a dream.”
The workplace of Lieutenant Governor of J&Ok stated: “This superb victory is a second of immense pleasure for your entire nation. The group’s willpower, talent & combating spirit have impressed hundreds of thousands throughout the nation.”
The group was congratulated by Google CEO Sundar Pichai. He shared a submit on X saying: “That was a nail biting girls’s world cup cricket remaining, reminiscences of 1983 and 2011 certainly. Congrats to group India, am certain will encourage a complete era. Nice match from South Africa too!”
Delhi, India, India
November 03, 2025, 00:10 IST
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