The Indian Women’s Cricket Team has been showered with massive praise from the entire entertainment industry following their historic first-ever ICC World Cup victory. The Women in Blue secured the monumental title with a decisive 52-run victory over South Africa in Navi Mumbai on November 2.
Celebrities took to social media to express their pride and joy, hailing the team as “champions” and celebrating the “historic moment.” This overwhelming support underscores the cultural significance of the team’s achievement.
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan led the celebration on X (formerly Twitter): “Jeet gaye (we won)… India Women Cricket .. WORLD CHAMPIONS!! So much pride you have brought for us all .. CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS.”
Other major actors shared their excitement:
- Kareena Kapoor Khan posted on Instagram, conveying her deep emotion: “Still crying tears of joy.”
- Kajol shared an Instagram story, stating simply, “Proud of our women in blue.”
- Anushka Sharma called the win a “momentous achievement.”
- Priyanka Chopra congratulated the champions on her Instagram story: “Congratulations to our champions #TeamIndia.”
- Kiara Advani celebrated the achievement: “Our Champions!!! You did it… What an incredible moment, You have created history!!! Congratulations to our Women in Blue.”
The victory was not just seen as a sporting success but a cultural and inspirational moment. Sidharth Malhotra lauded the team: “Historic team, unforgettable victory! Congratulatins #TeamIndia, you made us proud. True world champions indeed #INDvsSA #WomensWorldCup2025.”
Kartik Aaryan celebrated the moment on his college ground, writing, “Made the game, changed the game,” and adding, “World Champions. So So Proud.”
The win was compared to one of India’s most significant sporting triumphs:
- Shraddha Kapoor drew parallels to the 1983 Cricket World Cup: “For decades sirf parents se sunte thhe what 1983 felt like Humein humara yeh wala moment dene ke liye. Thank you girls. This is for generations.”
- Tripti Dimri penned a lengthy, inspiring note: “The girls will be more inspired today… to dream big… because our girl in blue showed what dreams can do… Thank you Team India.”
Other stars like Vicky Kaushal (“World Champions”), Rashmika Mandhana (“This team.. this energy.. this moment”), Shahid Kapoor (“The image says it all. Indiaaaa India”), Pooja Hegde (“Historic. A proud day for India”), and Varun Dhawan (“Our heroes”) also poured in their heartfelt wishes, demonstrating the widespread national pride in this monumental sporting achievement.
This World Cup victory by the Women in Blue has cemented their legacy as true champions and inspirations for an entire generation.
Key Highlights:
- Historic World Cup Win: The Indian Women’s Cricket Team secured their first-ever ICC World Cup title by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in Navi Mumbai on November 2.
- Widespread Celebrity Praise: Numerous Bollywood superstars, including Amitabh Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kajol, Anushka Sharma, and Priyanka Chopra, congratulated the team on social media, calling them “champions” and celebrating the “historic moment.”
- Cultural Impact: The victory was recognized as a moment of major national pride and inspiration, with celebrities like Shraddha Kapoor comparing the feeling to India’s 1983 World Cup victory.
- Team: The team was celebrated for making history and inspiring young girls to “dream big,” demonstrating the unifying power of sports in India.