"This will inspire..." - Virat Kohli congratulates India Women for winning ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025

India Women have done it. They won the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup for the first time, and they did it in front of the home crowd after beating South Africa Women in the Final of the 2025 edition by 52 runs. While the cricket world is congratulating the Indian cricket team on its historic achievement, one of them is former Indian captain Virat Kohli, who has celebrated the successes of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, ICC Champions Trophy 2013 and 2025, and ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.

India Women defended 298/7

On Sunday (November 2), the entire of India prayed and watched the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Final, where India Women faced South Africa Women at Navi Mumbai, as both teams had the same goal: to win their first ICC title. After South Africa Women skipper Laura Wolvaardt chose to field first in the two-hour delayed start due to rain, India Women scored 298/7 in 50 overs. In reply, South Africa Women were all out for 246 runs in 45.3 overs, as India Women created history by winning the Final by 52 runs.

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Virat Kohli: The girls have created history

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli took the social media to congratulate the Indian Women's cricket team for creating history by winning the first-ever ICC Women's Cricket World Cup trophy.

Virat Kohli wrote on his social media post, "The girls have created history and I couldn’t be more proud as an Indian to see the hard work of so many years come to life finally. They deserve all the applause and a big congratulations to Harman and the whole team for achieving this historic feat. Also congratulations to the whole squad and the management for the work behind the scenes. Well done india. Enjoy the moment to the fullest. This will inspire generations of girls to take up the sport in our country. Jai hind 🙏❤️🇮🇳"