New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team for winning the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup. He described their performance as “outstanding” and “truly world-class” after watching highlights of the final against South Africa.
After years of heartbreak in 2005 and 2017, India finally lifted the trophy. The Women in Blue defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final at Navi Mumbai. Shafali Verma (87 and 2/36) and Deepti Sharma (58 and 5/39) starred in the all-round win. Their brilliance inspired millions of fans and etched a golden chapter in Indian cricket.
Christopher Luxon told ANI, “I watched the highlights of the game last night against South Africa… I just want to say congratulations to them. They were outstanding, truly world-class, and they deserved to win. We’re very proud of them even though we would have loved New Zealand to win…As long as someone beats Australia, that’s all we care about, and that’s what you guys do so well.”
India’s Historic Win on Home Soil
With this win, India became the fourth nation to lift the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. They joined Australia, England, and New Zealand in the elite list of champions. A crowd of 45,000 fans at Navi Mumbai watched the thrilling finish. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur caught Nadine de Klerk to seal the title just before midnight. The moment sparked celebrations across the nation.
The 2025 edition broke several records. India’s group match against Bangladesh drew 25,965 fans, the highest-ever attendance at an ICC women’s event. The figure surpassed the 25,166 spectators who attended India’s clash against New Zealand earlier in the tournament.
Deepti Sharma Named Player of the Tournament
Deepti Sharma made history by becoming the first cricketer to score over 200 runs and take more than 20 wickets in a single Women’s World Cup. Her five-wicket haul in the final sealed India’s win and earned her the Player of the Tournament award.
South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt was the leading run-scorer with 571 runs, including centuries in both the semi-final and final. Her exceptional form took her to the top of the ICC ODI batting rankings.
Records Galore in the 2025 World Cup
The tournament set multiple records. It featured 15 centuries, eight 300+ totals, and 133 sixes — the most in any Women’s World Cup. Two record-breaking run chases came between India and Australia. Australia chased 331 in the league stage, while India hit back in the semi-final. Jemimah Rodrigues’ unbeaten 127 guided India to a record chase of 339.
It was also the first Women’s World Cup since 1982 to have three bowlers take more than 15 wickets. Annabel Sutherland (17), Sophie Ecclestone (16), and Deepti Sharma (20+) led the charts. Marizanne Kapp became the all-time leading wicket-taker with 44 wickets, surpassing Jhulan Goswami. Alana King set a new benchmark with her stunning 7 for 18 against South Africa.
The 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup will be remembered for its records, energy, and inspiration. India’s triumph united fans and marked a defining moment for women’s cricket.
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