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Navi Mumbai, India | November 2025
In a moment of unparalleled glory, the Indian Women’s National Cricket Team, famously known as the “Women in Blue”, created history by winning the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 — their first-ever World Cup title. The electrifying final, held at the Dr. D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, saw India defeat South Africa by 52 runs, marking a defining chapter in Indian cricket history.
Key Highlights of the Victory
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 |
| Final Match | India vs South Africa |
| Venue | Dr. D.Y. Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, India |
| Result | India won by 52 runs |
| Significance | India clinched their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup title in the 52-year history of the tournament |
Leadership and Star Performers
Under the dynamic leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, the team showcased unmatched grit, determination, and teamwork. Smriti Mandhana, the vice-captain, provided crucial support in guiding the squad to victory.
| Player | Role | Key World Cup Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain) | Batter | Scored a vital 89 under pressure against Australia in the semi-final. Her bold captaincy led the team’s resurgence after early setbacks. |
| Deepti Sharma | All-rounder (Spin) | Named Player of the Tournament with the most wickets and over 200 runs. Took a phenomenal 5-wicket haul in the final. |
| Shafali Verma | Batter/Bowler | Played a blistering knock of 87 runs in the final and took two crucial wickets. |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Batter | Anchored India’s record semi-final chase with an unbeaten 127 against Australia. |
| Richa Ghosh | Wicketkeeper/Batter | The team’s ‘finisher,’ she smashed a quickfire 94 against South Africa in the final, turning the game India’s way. |
| Amanjot Kaur | All-rounder | Delivered under pressure with 57 runs against Sri Lanka and hit the winning boundary in the semi-final. |
Financial and Social Impact
India’s historic victory has reshaped the landscape of women’s cricket in the country:
- BCCI announced a ₹51 crore cash reward for the players and support staff.
- ICC awarded the team a record-breaking $4.48 million (approx. ₹39.78 crore) — the highest prize money ever in any cricket World Cup.
- The triumph has inspired millions of young girls across India to pursue sports, proving that women’s cricket is now at the heart of the nation’s sporting future.
This World Cup victory not only symbolizes India’s rise in global women’s cricket but also celebrates the spirit, resilience, and talent of the Women in Blue — who have now etched their names in the golden history of world sports.
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