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Team India superstar Virat Kohli lauded the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian women's team after their historic maiden ODI World Cup triumph on Sunday. Harmanpreet-led India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 final to script history by securing country's first-ever title. An elated Kohli took to social media to express his delight as he heaped praise on Harmanpreet and her team.
Having lost two finals in the past, India finally ended their long agonising wait for their first-ever Women's World Cup crown with a memorable performance in the final. With the help of Shaali Verma's heroic spell and a brilliant fifer from Deepti Sharma, India successfully defended a total of 298 runs to seal the elusive trophy.
In a post on social media, Kohli said he couldn't have been more proud as an Indian after witnessing the Indian women's team's memorable triumph as he hailed Harmanpreet and her team. Kohli, who was part of India's 2011 ODI World Cup win under MS Dhoni, also congratulated the support staff and team management, while stating that the victory would inspire generations of girls to take up cricket in the country.
"The girls have created history and I couldn’t be more proud as an Indian to see the hard work of so many years come to life finally. They deserve all the applause and a big congratulations to Harman and the whole team for achieving this historic feat. Also congratulations to the whole squad and the management for the work behind the scenes. Well done india. Enjoy the moment to the fullest. This will inspire generations of girls to take up the sport in our country. Jai hind," Kohli wrote in his post.
Harmanpreet & Co.'s memorable triumph sparked jubilation across the nation as wishes flowed in from all corners for the history makers in blue. The entire cricketing world, including the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, doffed their hats to the Indian women's team for their historic feat.
Tendulkar, who is regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, was present at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai during the final to witness the Indian team create history. After India's victory, Tendulkar took to social media to express his pride and congratulated the Indian team for their special win. He said India's triumph would inspire countless girls to take up the sport and believe that they too can lift the trophy in future.
"1983 inspired an entire generation to dream big and chase those dreams. Today, our Women’s Cricket Team has done something truly special. They have inspired countless young girls across the country to pick up a bat and ball, take the field and believe that they too can lift that trophy one day," wrote the Master Blaster, lauding the Harmanpreet-led Indian team.
"This is a defining moment in the journey of Indian women’s cricket. Well done, Team India. You’ve made the whole nation proud," he added.
Wishes and congratulatory messages continue to flood social media after India's historic triumph, which will certainly go down as one of the greatest moments in Indian cricket. From almost being written off at one stage, having suffered three defeats in a row in the group stage, Harmanpreet-led India staged an incredible comeback to lift the trophy at the end of a remarkable campaign.
India had lost three matches back-to-back in the group stage, including their game against South Africa. However, the Women in Blue sealed their spot in the semi-finals after beating New Zealand. India then stunned seven-time champions Australia in the semi-finals to enter their first Women's ODI World Cup final in 8 years and the third overall.
Having failed on their last two attempts, India didn't make the mistakes from the past this time around as they produced a clinical show to beat South Africa in the summit clash and lift the elusive trophy. India rode on all-round heroics from Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma to hammer South Africa by 52 runs in the epic final and etch their name in history.
