Mumbai: The Indian Women’s Cricket Team has brought immense glory to the nation by winning the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 title. Led by Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, the ‘Women in Blue’ defeated Australia in a thrilling final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai to achieve this historic feat.
Cricket Legends Hail the Champions
Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar congratulated the team on this spectacular victory, calling the moment ‘magnificent and wonderful’.
- Echoes of 1983: Gavaskar drew parallels between Harmanpreet Kaur’s gesture of pocketing the match ball after taking the final wicket and Kapil Dev’s iconic victory moment in 1983.
- Musical Promise Kept: Gavaskar reiterated his promise to sing with semi-final star Jemimah Rodrigues, a promise she promptly accepted with her guitar ready.
BCCI’s Massive Reward
In recognition of this outstanding performance, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a record cash prize of â‚ą51 Crore for the entire team, support staff, and selectors. This reward is one of the largest cash prizes ever given to women cricketers, underscoring the growing commitment to women’s sports in the country.
- Final Heroes: The final saw outstanding performances from Shafali Verma (87 runs and 2 wickets) and the Player of the Tournament, Deepti Sharma.
This victory marks not just a trophy, but the beginning of a new era for women’s cricket in India, inspiring millions of young girls across the nation.
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