Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the Indian women’s cricket team for scripting history by clinching their first-ever ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title. Describing the achievement as “truly historic,” he said the team’s success would inspire countless youngsters to embrace sports with renewed passion.

Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “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 further praised the team’s unity and fighting spirit, adding, “The team displayed outstanding teamwork and determination throughout the tournament. Congratulations to our players. This milestone victory will inspire future champions to take up sports.”

India’s long-cherished dream of lifting a Women’s World Cup trophy finally materialised in Navi Mumbai, where Harmanpreet Kaur and her team defeated South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final at a jam-packed Dr DY Patil Stadium. The triumph elevated India into the elite group of Women’s World Cup winners, alongside Australia, England, and New Zealand.

Extending his congratulations, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said the victory was a golden chapter in Indian cricket and a proud moment for the entire nation.

“Congratulations to Team India on clinching the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025! What a magnificent show of courage, skill, and belief. You’ve not just won a trophy, but the hearts of every Indian. A golden day for Indian cricket and for women in sports,” Birla wrote on X.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also celebrated the victory, calling it a defining moment for Indian sport. “Hats off to the world champion Team India. It’s a crowning moment for the nation as our team lifts the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, taking India’s pride to new heights. Your remarkable skills have inspired millions of young girls. Congratulations to the entire team,” he posted.

The landmark win marks not just the end of India’s long wait for an ICC trophy but also a powerful statement of the rising stature of women’s cricket in the country.