New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian women's cricket team for winning its first-ever World Cup with a 52-run victory over South Africa.

"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," he said in a post on X.

"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," Modi added.

 

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also congratulated the team, saying the women cricketers had won hearts across the nation.

"Congratulations to Team India on clinching the ICC Women's World Cup 2025! What a display of courage, skill, and belief. You've not just won a trophy, you've won hearts across the nation. Every Indian is proud of you! 'Saare Jahan Se Accha Hindustan Hamaara.' A golden moment for Indian cricket and for women in sports!" he said on X.

Home Minister Amit Shah wrote on X:

"Hats off to the world champion Team India.

It is a crowning moment for the nation, as our team lifts the #ICCWomensWorldCup2025, elevating India's pride to the skies. Your stellar cricketing skills have paved a path of inspiration for millions of girls.

Congratulations to the entire team."

Meanwhile, the Leader of the Opposition lauded the team’s efforts, saying:

"What a moment of pride!

Our Women in Blue have made history and touched a billion hearts. Your courage, grit, and grace have brought glory to India and inspired countless young girls to dream fearlessly.

You didn’t just lift a trophy — you lifted a nation’s spirit.

Jai Hind!"

The nation continues to celebrate as congratulatory messages for the Indian women’s team keep flooding social media.(With inputs from Agencies)