Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the Indian girls’s cricket group for his or her “spectacular win” within the ICC Girls’s Cricket World Cup 2025 closing, calling it a second of delight and inspiration for the nation.
In a submit on X, PM Modi wrote, “A spectacular win by the Indian group within the ICC Girls’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Finals. Their efficiency within the closing was marked by nice ability and confidence. The group confirmed distinctive teamwork and tenacity all through the event. Congratulations to our gamers. This historic win will inspire future champions to take up sports activities.”
India clinch maiden Girls’s World Cup title
India made historical past lifting their first-ever ICC Girls’s Cricket World Cup trophy with a commanding 52-run victory over South Africa within the 2025 closing at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium.
Batting first after shedding the toss, India posted a formidable 298 for 7 in 50 overs, powered by opener Shafali Verma’s career-best 87 off 78 balls. Her explosive innings set the tone for India’s innings, supported by regular contributions from the center order.
In reply, South Africa’s chase hinged on captain Laura Wolvaardt’s good 101 off 98 balls, however as soon as she fell, the momentum swung firmly in India’s favor. The Proteas have been ultimately bowled out for 246 in 45.3 overs, with Deepti Sharma starring with the ball, taking 5 wickets for 39 runs to seal the historic triumph.
This victory marked India’s third look in a Girls’s World Cup closing, after earlier runner-up finishes in 2005 and 2017, and the nation’s long-awaited maiden title.
Each groups fielded unchanged XIs from their semifinal wins — India having defeated defending champions Australia, and South Africa overcoming England to succeed in their first-ever World Cup closing.
