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Tributes have poured in from across India and around the world after the Indian women's cricket team won the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup for the first time — 50 years after their debut on the world stage. Leaders from across the political spectrum, along with business figures and sports fans, hailed the victory as a defining moment for Indian cricket and for women's sport in the country. President Droupadi Murmu led the tributes, describing the victory as a "watershed moment" for Indian women's cricket. "My heartiest congratulations to each and every member of the Indian women cricket team on winning the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025! They have created history by winning it for the first time," she wrote on X (formerly Twitter). "They have been playing well and today they got the result befitting their talent and performance… I admire the way the girls have done India proud." Also Read: 'Historic, Spectacular' - PM Modi Hails Indian Women's Cricket Team's Maiden World Cup Win Union Home Minister Amit Shah called it a "crowning moment" for the nation. "Hats off to the world champion Team India," he said. "Your stellar cricketing skills paved the path of inspiration for millions of girls." Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi also celebrated the team's triumph, calling it "a moment of pride." "Our Women in Blue have made history and touched a billion hearts," he said. "You didn't just lift a trophy, you lifted a nation's spirit. Jai Hind!" West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee praised the team's "fight and command," saying their victory would "be an inspiration for generations of young girls." She called the players "our heroes," adding, "You have proved that you are a world-class team at the apex level and you gave us some absolutely brilliant moments." Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin described it as "a magnificent display of talent, composure, and teamwork," writing on X: "This victory will inspire generations to dream big and play bold." India's World Cup win also drew reactions from top technology executives. Google CEO Sundar Pichai compared the final to India's iconic men's World Cup victories in 1983 and 2011. "That was a nail-biting women's world cup cricket final," he said. "Congrats to Team India — am sure this will inspire a whole generation. Great tournament from South Africa too!" Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella said it was "a truly historic day for women's cricket." "Women in Blue = World Champions!" he wrote. "Respect to South Africa for making their first-ever final — new chapters written, barriers broken, legends born." India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final. South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt scored a brilliant century — her second consecutive hundred after a match-winning performance against England in the semi-final — finishing the tournament as its highest run-scorer with 571 runs. But the ultimate prize belonged to India, whose landmark win has been hailed as a new chapter in women's cricket and a moment that could inspire generations to come. For all the latest news and india news, visit Times Now to get live updates and breaking news around the world.
