New Delhi: The Indian women’s cricket team is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi today at 6 PM at his residence in New Delhi. The team arrived in the capital on Tuesday evening and was warmly welcomed by fans at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The players departed from the Taj Hotel to meet PM Modi, with visuals from the hotel released to the public. Each team member will be honored at the Prime Minister’s residence for their outstanding performance in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.
Following their victory on Sunday, PM Modi commended the team, stating that their achievement would inspire young girls to participate in the sport. “A spectacular win by the Indian team in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Finals. Their performance in the final showcased great skill and confidence. The team exhibited exceptional teamwork and tenacity throughout the tournament. Congratulations to our players. This historic win will motivate future champions to take up sports,” PM Modi expressed on X.
The Indian team has garnered national acclaim, particularly for defeating seven-time champions Australia in the semifinal by successfully chasing a record total of 339 runs. Jemimah Rodrigues was a standout performer in that match, scoring an unbeaten 127, with support from captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who contributed 89 runs.
Despite facing three consecutive losses in the league stage, the team demonstrated resilience and determination, ultimately securing a spot in the final against South Africa.
In the final, held on November 2, Shafali Verma led India with an impressive 87 runs, helping the team to post a total of 298 runs in their allotted 50 overs. South Africa’s captain, Laura Wolvaardt, delivered a remarkable century during the chase, but her efforts fell short as the team was dismissed for 246 runs, leading to India’s victory by 52 runs. Notably, Deepti Sharma, who was named player of the tournament, took the last wicket, while Harmanpreet Kaur executed a remarkable catch running backwards.
