That touching moment between Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana immediately made fans on social media recall the Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli hug in Barbados last June, when the pair shared a similar embrace after India won the ICC T20 World Cup. Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana in tears. (PIC - Screengrab from X)

India finally ended their long wait for an ICC trophy by winning the Women’s World Cup 2025, defeating South Africa in the final at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. The Women in Blue beat the Proteas by 52 runs, putting an end to years of heartbreak and securing a historic world title.

India’s star batters, captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, shared a heartfelt moment after the World Cup win. The two hugged tightly and couldn’t hold back

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