Navi Mumbai, November 2, 2025 – Social media platforms erupted in a frenzy of joy and আবেগ as the Indian women's cricket team secured their first-ever World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final held at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The victory, which took place on November 2, 2025, has been dubbed by many as "November 19, 2023 meets November 2, 2025," drawing parallels with the Men's Cricket World Cup final where India faced Australia.
The Women in Blue dominated the match, posting 298-7 before bowling South Africa out for 246. The victory marks a historic moment for Indian cricket, as it is the first time the women's team has lifted the coveted trophy. India had previously reached the final twice, in 2005 and 2017, but had fallen short on both occasions. This win makes them only the fourth team to win the Women's World Cup, joining Australia, England, and New Zealand.
Shafali Verma was named Player of the Match for her outstanding all-round performance, scoring 87 runs off 78 balls and taking 2 wickets. Deepti Sharma was awarded Player of the Tournament for her consistent performances with both bat and ball throughout the competition. She also took five wickets in the final.
As the winning team, India was awarded a record prize money of 4.48 million USD (approximately Rs 37.3 crore), which is a 239 percent increase from the last tournament.
The historic win triggered an outpouring of emotions on social media, with fans, celebrities, and politicians alike congratulating the team. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the team's "spectacular win" and praised their "great skill and confidence". He also noted that the win would motivate future champions to take up sports.
Former Indian captain Virat Kohli also congratulated the team, saying, "The girls have created history and I couldn't be more proud as an Indian to see the hard work of so many years come to life finally". He added that the victory would inspire generations of girls to take up the sport in India.
Anushka Sharma, Kohli's wife, also shared an emotional message, saying, "Champions of the world! Super women have made this historic moment happen! What a game! Love you girls".
Many fans expressed their emotions by sharing congratulatory messages, memes, and videos of the winning moments. Some fans even compared the victory to the 1983 Men's Cricket World Cup win, highlighting the significance of the moment for Indian cricket.
The Indian women's cricket team's World Cup victory is not just a sporting achievement; it is a watershed moment for women's cricket in India and a testament to the hard work, dedication, and talent of the players. The win is expected to inspire a new generation of girls to take up the sport and chase their dreams.
