India's women's cricket team made history on November 2 by winning the 2025 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, defeating South Africa by 52 runs at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. This marked India's first-ever Women's World Cup title. Shafali Verma earned the Player of the Match award after a stellar performance. The victory sparked nationwide celebrations, with Bollywood celebrities joining millions in expressing pride and joy. Actress Shraddha Kapoor drew parallels between this triumph and India's legendary 1983 Cricket World Cup victory, when the men's team won their first title. Amitabh Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Farhan Akhtar, Hrithik Roshan, and filmmaker SS Rajamouli were among those who praised the Women in Blue on social media. The historic win brought immense pride to the nation and inspired future generations of Indian women cricketers.
Bollywood Stars Celebrate Historic Cricket Win
Following the victory, several Bollywood personalities expressed their excitement on social media. Shraddha Kapoor shared that for decades, people only heard from parents what 1983 felt like, thanking the women's team for giving this generation their own unforgettable moment. Amitabh Bachchan congratulated the World Champions, expressing immense pride. Director SS Rajamouli praised Deepti's all-round brilliance and Shafali's explosive batting. Kareena Kapoor Khan posted about crying tears of joy, while Farhan Akhtar called it a comprehensive team performance. Hrithik Roshan celebrated the historic first Women's World Cup win, sending love and respect to Team India. Abhishek Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, and Anushka Sharma also joined the celebrations online.
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