External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team on their victory in the Women’s World Cup 2025, calling it a proud moment for Indian cricket.

In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, “Champions of the World! Congratulations to the #WomenInBlue on their phenomenal triumph in the 2025 #WomensWorldCup. A truly proud moment for Indian cricket. @BCCIWomen.”

Excellent all-round performances by Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma helped India end their world title drought as they clinched their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title, defeating first-time finalists South Africa by 52 runs in a clinical display at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

Brief scores: India 298/7 in 50 overs (Shafali Verma 87, Deepti Sharma 58; Ayabonga Khaka 3/58) beat South Africa

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