NEW DELHI: History was scripted on the midnight of Sunday (Nov 2) as the Indian women’s cricket team lifted its maiden ICC ODI World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. It was a night that will be remembered forever — a defining moment not just for Indian cricket, but for Indian women’s sport. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur stood at the heart of it all, and when ICC Chairman Jay Shah handed her the gleaming trophy, the stadium erupted. But it wasn’t just the triumph — it was her Lionel Messi-like celebration that captured the imagination of millions. Having taken the winning catch to dismiss Nadine de Klerk, Harmanpreet sealed India’s place in history. Her team had done what generations before could only dream of — becoming world champio

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