PM Narendra Modi hails India’s fearless women’s cricket team after historic World Cup domination

When the Indian women’s team arrived in Delhi, the cheers were a clear sign, they’ve changed the game for good. What started as a rough tournament blossomed into a saga of perseverance and achievement.

PM Narendra Modi’s praise was not just a formality, it was a nod to a team that wouldn’t give up. Their World Cup victory seems like the beginning of something much greater for Indian sports.

PM Modi welcomes the victorious Indian women’s cricket team at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg

On the evening of November 4, 2025, the champions reached New Delhi after a victory parade in Mumbai that pulled in massive crowds. Fans were there in full force, cheering for stars such as spinner Shree Charani and pacer Arundhati Reddy. The BCCI arranged the trip, with a formal invitation from the Prime Minister’s Office confirming the gathering on November 5 at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.

The interaction lasted two hours and started around noon, with PM Modi greeting each player personally. Photos captured joyful moments, including one featuring young star Amanjot Kaur, whose amazing catch in the final caught Modi’s attention.

He called it a “game-changer,” commending her calmness in tough situations. The Prime Minister handed out souvenirs and expressed his thoughts on leadership, linking them to the team’s journey.

PM Modi commends India’s women’s cricket team for their fearless comeback after tough defeats

The chat was honest and uplifting. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, speaking directly to PM Modi at his home, looked back on their 2017 meeting after the World Cup final defeat, “We met you without the trophy back then. Now that we have met you with the trophy, we would wish to meet you more often.”

She included a personal question about focus, “How do you manage to stay in the present?” Modi replied, “It has become my habit,” emphasizing mindfulness as key to success.

Smriti Mandhana, the Vice-Captain, spoke to the Prime Minister and the media outside, commending his influence, “The Prime Minister has always motivated the team and has been an inspiration for all of us.”

She elaborated, “Showing him the trophy felt deeply meaningful. Girls across the country will now be inspired to pick up the bat.” Deepti Sharma, the all-rounder, shared the same feeling, expressing her gratitude to Modi for his constant support in challenging times.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hosted the champions of the Women’s World Cup at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg.

PM congratulated the team for the victory and praised their remarkable comeback in the tournament after a string of three defeats and the trolling they had… pic.twitter.com/5TYxNMEafK

— ANI (@ANI) November 5, 2025

PM Modi praised the team’s spirit, “Your remarkable resilience and comeback after three defeats is inspiring. You’ve shown the world what fearless cricket looks like.”

Harmanpreet Kaur leads India’s remarkable turnaround in the 2025 World Cup

The 2025 World Cup, which is being held in India from September 28 to November 2, really challenged the Indian squad. Featuring players such as opener Smriti Mandhana, all-rounder Deepti Sharma, and wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh, the team started off with a lot of potential but then stumbled with three back-to-back losses in the group stage against Australia, England, and New Zealand. These defeats put their semi-final at risk, resulting in criticism and pressure in a nation that’s crazy about cricket.

Thanks to Captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s solid leadership and head coach Amol Muzumdar’s game plan, the team made an incredible comeback. They secured vital victories over Pakistan, West Indies, and Bangladesh, earning a spot in the semi-finals. In the semi-final match against the hosts and reigning champions Australia on October 30, India successfully chased down 341 runs, with Rodrigues’s century being the backbone of their innings.

The final was a display of their strength: India scored 298/7, led by Kaur’s determined 75 and Sharma’s impressive 5/39, limiting South Africa to 246 runs. This win marked the end of a 28-year drought for a senior women’s global trophy, following close calls like the 2017 final defeat to England.

On November 2, Prime Minister Modi shared his thoughts on X, commending the accomplishment, “A spectacular win by the Indian team in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Finals. Their performance in the final was marked by great skill and confidence. The team showed exceptional teamwork and tenacity throughout the tournament. Congratulations to our players. This historic win will motivate future champions to take up sports.”

This victory goes beyond just the game, elevating women’s sports in India. Mandhana, who was the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament with 434 runs, including a century, shared in a post-match Instagram reel, “This journey was defined by belief,” giving credit to national support. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah mentioned on X on November 2, attributed the success to investments in pay parity and coaching.

As the team left, the atmosphere was electric with potential. Modi’s message to Kaur and the others at Lok Kalyan Marg, “Proud of you; this success will inspire millions” echoes, sparking a new chapter for Indian women in cricket. With this triumph, the bold Women in Blue have done more than just claim a trophy, they’ve sparked dreams all over the country.