From every corner of the country, messages of joy and admiration poured in, hailing this achievement as a defining moment in Indian cricket.
Former India captain Diana Edulji, her voice filled with emotion, called it “a proud moment for the nation — our 1983 moment.”
The girls have done exceptionally well, she said. I’ve waited for this day since 2017. My heartfelt congratulations to the team, the BCCI, and the ICC for nurturing women’s cricket. Richa and Shafali deserve special mention — to win both the U-19 and senior World Cups is extraordinary. The girls truly deserve every accolade.
After heartbreaks in the 2005 and 2017 finals, the Indian women finally shattered the glass ceiling — defeating South Africa by 52 runs to claim the crown. Shafali Verma’s blazing 87 and two crucial wickets, coupled with Deepti Sharma’s masterful 58 and five-wicket haul, sealed a win that will be etched forever in cricketing folklore.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the chorus of praise, calling the triumph a matter of national pride. This is India’s first Women’s World Cup, he declared. Your success will inspire millions of young Indians. You have made the tricolour soar higher.
On X (formerly Twitter), he added, A spectacular win by the Indian team in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Finals. Their skill, teamwork, and composure reflect the spirit of a new India. This historic victory will inspire future champions across the nation.
President Droupadi Murmu echoed this sentiment, calling it a watershed moment for Indian sport. My heartiest congratulations to every member of the Indian women’s cricket team. This historic victory will take women’s cricket to new heights and inspire generations to come, she wrote.
From cricketing legends to modern icons, the nation’s sporting fraternity
joined in celebration.
Syed Kirmani hailed
Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues as “the darlings of the team,” praising
their resilience after three consecutive defeats.
Madan Lal, a hero of the 1983 men’s World Cup, called the triumph a turning point for women’s cricket in India. This win will ignite a new wave of girls taking up the game. Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership has been phenomenal — she’s steered this team with courage and composure.
Team head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed his joy with poetic pride: You’ve not just created history — you’ve created a legacy that will inspire generations of girls to dream big.
Celebrations echoed across the cricketing world:
R. Ashwin: “Congratulations @BCCIWomen — that was one hell of a campaign. Irfan Pathan: “Deepti Sharma, what a player! Shafali, your brilliance lit up the final. Shikhar Dhawan: “Fearless Shafali and the ever-reliable Deepti — champions in every sense of the word. Virat Kohli: “The girls have created history. This victory is built on years of hard work. I couldn’t be prouder. Jai Hind.”
The great Sachin Tendulkar drew a poignant parallel: 1983 inspired a generation to dream. Today, our women have done something truly special. They’ve shown every young girl in India that the dream of lifting that trophy is real. Well done, Team India — you’ve made the nation proud.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah congratulated both teams, highlighting the record-breaking global audience and the bright horizon for women’s cricket. And in a message that captured the heartbeat of a billion Indians, Nita M. Ambani, Founder-Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, wrote: At the stroke of midnight, our girls have scripted history. Through their courage, conviction, and confidence, they have made an entire nation swell with pride.
