New Delhi/Mumbai: After defeating South Africa on Sunday night to win their first Women’s World Cup title, the Indian team has been flooded with congratulatory messages from across the country. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu to cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, everyone has congratulated Team India on this historic achievement.
Under Harmanpreet Kaur’s captaincy, the Indian women’s cricket team defeated South Africa in a thrilling final match in Mumbai, giving the country its first Women’s World Cup title. This victory on home soil has created a celebratory atmosphere throughout the nation.
PM Modi Says Performance Full of Skill and Confidence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on social media,
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.”
President Says Result Befitting Their Talent
President Droupadi Murmu extended heartiest congratulations to every member of the Indian women’s cricket team, saying,
My heartiest congratulations to each and every member of the Indian women cricket team on winning the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025! They have created history by winning it for the first time. They have been playing well and today they got the result befitting their talent and performance. This watershed moment will take women cricket to still higher performances. I admire the way the girls have done India proud.”
Sachin Draws Parallel to 1983, Calls it Inspirational Moment
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar compared this victory to the 1983 World Cup, saying,
1983 inspired an entire generation to dream big and chase those dreams. Today, our Women’s Cricket Team has done something truly special. They have inspired countless young girls across the country to pick up a bat and ball, take the field and believe that they too can lift that trophy one day.”
Sachin added,
This is a defining moment in the journey of Indian women’s cricket. Well done, Team India. You’ve made the whole nation proud.”
BCCI Secretary Rajiv Shukla Also Extends Congratulations
BCCI Secretary Rajiv Shukla wrote,
Our Women are the Champions! Congratulations to Harmanpreet and the entire Indian Women’s Cricket Team for winning the World Cup Finals vs SA. Our first and a milestone victory in the history of the game. Great performances by Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma.”
With this victory, Indian women’s cricket has started a new chapter. Millions of young girls across the country can now see cricket as a career option and achieve even greater milestones for India in the future.
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