Watershed Moment: President Murmu Hails Indias Historic Womens World Cup Triumph

President Droupadi Murmu: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday lauded the Indian womens cricket team for creating history by winning the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025, calling it a watershed moment for Indian sports. My heartiest congratulations to each and every member of the Indian women cricket team on winning the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025! They have created history by winning it for the first time. They have been playing well and today they got the result befitting their talent and performance. This watershed moment will take women cricket to still higher performances. I admire the way the girls have done India proud, President Murmu posted on X soon after India sealed a 52-run victory over South Africa in the final. India lifted their maiden Womens ODI World Cup title at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, defeating South Africa in front of a packed crowd. All-rounder Deepti Sharma starred in the memorable win with a brilliant all-round performance, scoring a fighting 58 and taking a five-wicket haul (5/39). Put in to bat, India rode on Deeptis fifty and a solid top-order effort to post 298/7 in 50 overs. The South African chase, anchored by captain Laura Wolvaardts valiant innings, ended at 246 in 45.3 overs, as the Indian bowlers held their nerve to script history. With this win, India became only the third country, after England and Australia, to have won both the mens and womens ODI World Cups. The triumph was even more special as the Indian team had endured a difficult journey, losing three consecutive matches in the group stage and barely qualifying for the semifinals. They then stunned Australia before overpowering South Africa in the final. With this win, India became only the third country, after England and Australia, to have won both the mens and womens ODI World Cups. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Indias long wait for a womens world title finally ended, and the victory promises to inspire generations of young cricketers to follow in the champions footsteps. Article Source: IANS