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India's long and painful wait for an ICC championship was eventually fulfilled in a spectacular manner. Amidst deafening applause at a packed Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Harmanpreet Kaur's daring squad triumphed by 52 runs on a historic Sunday night, overcoming a resolute South Africa. Heartbreak had long characterised India's history; Anya Shrubsole's incredible six-for at Lord's in 2017 and Karen Rolton's century at Centurion in 2005 dashed their hopes. However, the script was permanently altered in 2025. India finally achieved the stage that had long eluded them, winning their first ICC title and becoming the ODI world champions alongside England, Australia, and New Zealand, thanks to Shafali Verma's ferocity and Deepti Sharma's poise under duress. Harmanpreet Kaur Bursts Into TearsHarmanpreet Kaur became the first Indian women's cricket team captain to win the World Cup. The moment was so special that it was impossible to keep the emotions inside, and the iconic skipper burst into tears and hugged her teammate, Smriti Mandhana. The moment shared between the two veterans is now going viral across social media. The field exploded with unadulterated emotion as the last wicket fell. With tears in her eyes, Harmanpreet Kaur let forth a triumphant shout that echoed two decades of unmet expectations. And up in the stands, Rohit Sharma, who had experienced the heartache of the 2023 final, stood and cheered. This gesture simultaneously encapsulated the pride, happiness, and delight of the country. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Sports, Cricket and around the world.
