India women’s team captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, mirrored MS Dhoni’s actions by showcasing the Women’s World Cup 2025 trophy at the Gateway of India. Harmanpreet and her team made history by clinching their inaugural World Cup title after defeating South Africa by 52 runs. This victory put an end to the Indian women’s team’s twenty-year quest, overcoming the heartbreaks of the 2005 and 2017 finals. Following the triumph in Navi Mumbai, Harmanpreet was captured with the trophy at the iconic monument, with the ICC sharing the images on social media the next day.
In a reminiscent gesture, Dhoni, who led the men’s team to World Cup glory in 2011, also posed with the trophy at the Gateway of India.
After the win, Harmanpreet expressed her emotions, calling the moment a significant beginning. She emphasized their desire to shatter barriers and make winning a consistent practice, aiming for continuous improvement. Harmanpreet attributed the victory to destiny, acknowledging the years of struggle and sorrow endured by the team. She expressed gratitude towards her family, the nation, and divine intervention for their unwavering support and happiness.
Harmanpreet credited the team’s resilience during the challenging journey, acknowledging the destined struggles that made them stronger. With this triumph, Harmanpreet joined the esteemed ranks of World Cup-winning Indian captains, alongside Dhoni, Kapil Dev, and Rohit Sharma in international cricket.