From Diana Edulji's pioneering spirit to Mithali Raj's record-breaking career, the contributions of these five legends created the framework for India's success.
IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal hailed the victory as a watershed moment, drawing parallels with India's iconic 1983 Men's World Cup win.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian women's cricket team for winning its first-ever World Cup with a 52-run victory over South Africa. "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," he said in a post on X. "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," Modi added. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also congratulated the team, saying the women cricketers have won hearts across the nation. "Congratulations to Team India on clinching the ICC Women's World Cup 2025!What a display of courage, skill, and belief. You've not just won a trophy, you've won hearts across the nation. Every Indian is proud of you! 'Saare Jahan se accha Hindustan humaara'. A golden moment for Indian cricket and for women in sports!" he said on X.
India clinched their maiden Women's ODI World Cup title as Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma starred with bat and ball in a thrilling win over South Africa at DY Patil Stadium.
The Indian women's cricket team have been awarded $4.48 million (approx. ₹39.55 crore) as the prize money for winning ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025
South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt has been in sublime form, emerging as the tournament's leading run-getter with 510* runs.
India vs South Africa ICC Women's WC 2025 Final: Harmanpreet Kaur and co. have won the thrilling by 52 runs in Navi Mumbai to be crowned world champions for the first time.
Head coach Amol Mazumdar calls India's maiden ICC Women's World Cup triumph a watershed moment for women's cricket, as Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma deliver historic performances
So far, in 13 editions of the ICC Women's World Cup, Australia have won seven times, England four times, and New Zealand and India have lifted the trophy once.
Playing in front of a passionate home crowd, the Women in Blue will be looking to achieve their maiden World Cup triumph and lift the prestigious trophy.
If South Africa are to win the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 tonight against India, they would have to chase down their highest successful run chase in ODIs
Arshdeep explained that bowling alongside Jasprit Bumrah allows him to take calculated risks, as batters often look to attack him more when Bumrah is operating from the other end
India vs Australia 3rd T20 Highlights: With India's win today, the five-match series is level at 1-1 after three games. Both teams still have the chance to secure the win
With both teams boasting strong squads and the stakes higher than ever, the final promises to be an exciting clash between two determined teams chasing World Cup glory.
India and South Africa chase their maiden ICC Women's World Cup title in Navi Mumbai, but a rain threat looms large over the historic final that could even produce joint champions
Resuming at 119 for 4, India A required 166 runs to chase down a target of 275. Pant (90 off 113 balls, 11 fours, 4 sixes) joined hands with Ayush Badoni (34 off 47) to forge a rapid 63-run stand.
India had a lackluster outing in Melbourne. Apart from Abhishek Sharma, the Indian batters struggled to adapt to the conditions, failing to put up a competitive total.
The ICC Women's World Cup 2025 final between India and South Africa in Navi Mumbai is set for hot, humid conditions, with rising rain chances through the day and a reserve day in place
Hazlewood's precise length and the bounce he generates have troubled the Indian top order, with his absence offering a chance for India to settle into their game.
This is the first time these two sides are competing at this venue in a T20I encounter