PM Modi, Amit Shah, Mandaviya laud Team India’s historic ICC Women’s World Cup triumph, say victory will inspire future champions
Leaders praised the Women in Blue for their skill, teamwork, and grit after India clinched their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title with a dominant win over South Africa.
New Delhi, November 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in congratulating Team India for their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title, lauding the side’s skill, teamwork, and confidence in the final. He said the team’s performance would motivate future generations to take up sports.
India ended a decades long wait for the coveted title after two previous heartbreaks in the 2005 and 2017 finals, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a commanding display of all round cricket. The match saw stellar performances from Shafali Verma (87 runs and 2/36) and Deepti Sharma (58 runs and 5/39), ensuring India’s place in cricketing history.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), 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. #WomensWorldCup2025.”
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also hailed India’s “iconic performance,” calling it a proud moment for 140 crore Indians.
“History scripted! What an iconic performance by our Women in Blue. 140 crore Indians are cherishing this proud moment. Congratulations, World Champions! #INDWvsSAW #WomensWorldCup2025,” Mandaviya posted on X.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah too extended his congratulations, praising the players for their inspirational achievement.
“Hats off to the world champion Team India. It is a crowning moment for the nation as our team lifts the #ICCWomensWorldCup2025, elevating India’s pride to the skies. Your stellar cricketing skills paved the path of inspiration for millions of girls. Congratulations to the entire team,” he wrote.
Match Summary
After South Africa opted to bowl first, India built a strong foundation through a century partnership between Smriti Mandhana (45 off 58) and Shafali Verma (87 off 78). Verma’s aggressive stroke play, supported by Jemimah Rodrigues (24 off 37), powered India to 166/2.
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (20 off 29) and Deepti Sharma (58 off 58) added a vital 52-run stand, while Richa Ghosh (34 off 24) provided a late flourish to take India to 298/7 in 50 overs.
For South Africa, Ayabonga Khaka (3/58) was the pick of the bowlers.
During the chase, Laura Wolvaardt’s fighting century (101 off 98) kept the Proteas in contention, but India’s bowling attack, led by Deepti Sharma’s five wicket haul, sealed the historic win by bundling out South Africa for 246 runs.
Deepti became the first Indian woman to claim a five-wicket haul in a World Cup final, as India lifted their first ever ICC Women’s World Cup trophy, marking a golden chapter in Indian cricket.
