After leading India to its first-ever Women’s World Cup title, captain Harmanpreet Kaur shared a heartfelt post on social media. She posed with the trophy wearing a T-shirt that read, “Cricket is a gentleman’s [struck off] everyone’s game.” Harmanpreet wrote, “Some dreams are shared by a billion people. That’s why cricket is everyone’s game.” India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final at Navi Mumbai. The team celebrated the historic victory with a lap of honour as former stars Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami joined in the emotional celebrations. (PC: Instagram)

Before the Women’s World Cup final, India coach Amol Muzumdar delivered a powerful “Kabir Khan-like” message to his team. He urged the players to block out outside noise and “write their own story” in the next seven hours. His words, similar to Shah Rukh Khan’s famous speech in Chak De India, motivated the team to stay focused. India went on to beat South Africa by 52 runs, lifting their maiden World Cup title. Muzumdar praised the players’ hard work, calling the win a “watershed moment” for Indian cricket and said the team truly made every Indian proud. (PC: NDTV)

BJP West Bengal delivered a viral jab at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's congratulatory post for India's Women's World Cup victory. After Banerjee praised the team on X, writing "the entire nation is incredibly proud," BJP retweeted with "OMG they were playing till 12! But you had told them to be home by 8!" referencing her controversial advice urging women not to venture out late following assault incidents. The comment quickly went viral with memes and witty reactions. Banerjee's earlier statement came after an Odisha student's gang rape in Paschim Bardhaman district, when she advised female boarders to follow hostel rules. The final ended at 12:30 a.m., with India defeating South Africa by 52 runs.(PC: BCCI & CNBC TV18)

India’s women’s cricket team celebrated their first-ever ODI World Cup title with a special moment on Sunday night. After beating South Africa by 52 runs, the players gathered at the DY Patil Stadium to sing their long-awaited team song. Jemimah Rodrigues revealed that the anthem was created four years ago and was meant to be shared only after winning a world title. The lively chant, “Team India, Team India…,” went viral after BCCI posted the video. The victory marked a historic milestone for Indian women’s cricket, celebrating unity, pride, and a dream finally fulfilled. 

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur recreated MS Dhoni’s iconic World Cup pose at the Gateway of India on Monday. A day after leading India to their first-ever Women’s World Cup title, she was seen holding the trophy at the famous Mumbai monument. The win ended India’s long wait for an ICC title, after heartbreaks in 2005 and 2017. Harmanpreet said the moment marked “the start of something big” and promised to make winning a habit. She thanked her team and fans, calling the victory a result of years of belief, struggle and destiny. (PC: India Today)

After leading India to their first ICC Women’s World Cup title, captain Harmanpreet Kaur said former legends Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami were the biggest support pillars in her career. She said Jhulan guided her during her early days, while Anjum Chopra also helped her learn the game. Harmanpreet shared that giving the trophy to Mithali and Jhulan was an emotional moment for the whole team. She also urged her players to stay calm and believe in themselves during South Africa’s chase. Harmanpreet praised Shafali Verma’s match-winning effort and called the victory a team result. (PC: X)

India’s women’s cricket team made history by winning their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup, beating South Africa by 52 runs in Navi Mumbai. Following the victory, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia announced a whopping cash prize for the players and support staff. Shafali Verma scored 87, Deepti Sharma hit 58 and took five wickets, while Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh added key runs. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal compared the win to India’s 1983 men’s triumph, calling it a red-letter day for women’s cricket. The victory marks the start of a new era for Indian women’s cricket. (PC: X)

Jemimah Rodrigues shared viral photos Monday morning showing herself and teammates Smriti Mandhana, Arundhati Reddy, and Radha Yadav sleeping beside the World Cup trophy, captioned "Are we still dreaming?" The post perfectly captures India's historic ICC Women's World Cup 2025 triumph. Jemimah's unbeaten 127 against Australia in the semi-finals powered India's record 339-run chase marking the highest successful World Cup knockout pursuit. Partnering with captain Harmanpreet Kaur (89), she rescued India from 59/2 to eliminate seven-time champions Australia. India defeated first-time finalists South Africa by 52 runs in Mumbai's final, ending heartbreaks from 2005 and 2017. Head coach Gautam Gambhir praised the team for creating a legacy inspiring future generations.

India’s women’s cricket team made history by winning their first-ever World Cup at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur took the final catch as India beat South Africa, sealing a victory years in the making. The triumph comes three years after the BCCI introduced equal pay for men and women cricketers. “Equality is not charity, it’s the way forward,” BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said after the win. He praised the team’s grit and the board’s long-term investment in women’s cricket. The victory proves how belief, support, and equal pay can transform Indian sport. (PC: X)

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur created an emotional moment by handing the World Cup trophy to legends Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami during the victory lap following India's maiden triumph. The veterans, who represented India for nearly two decades, suffered heartbreaking final defeats in 2005 and 2017. An overwhelmed Mithali could only express gratitude, while Jhulan tearfully embraced Harmanpreet. The captain credited Jhulan as her biggest support during her early career, alongside Anjum Chopra's mentorship. India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final, scoring 298-7, with Shafali Verma's 87 and Deepti Sharma's 58 leading the charge against Laura Wolvaardt's valiant century.