Harmanpreet Kaur Celebrates Historic Women's World Cup Victory in Mumbai

Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian women's cricket team, celebrated a historic moment by posing with the Women's World Cup trophy at the Gateway of India. This event marked India's first title in the Women's World Cup, following a thrilling victory over South Africa. The match showcased remarkable performances, including Shafali Verma's explosive innings. In her reflections, Harmanpreet expressed gratitude towards past legends Jhulan Goswami and Anjum Chopra for their support throughout her career. This emotional victory not only highlights India's cricketing prowess but also pays homage to the legacy of women's cricket in the country.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 4, 2025, 02:19 IST

A Historic Celebration at the Gateway of India

On November 3, in Mumbai, India, the captain of the women's cricket team, Harmanpreet Kaur, commemorated a monumental achievement by posing with the Women's World Cup trophy at the iconic Gateway of India. This moment mirrored the famous image of MS Dhoni celebrating with the Men's World Cup trophy back in 2011.

India marked a significant milestone by clinching their first Women's World Cup title, triumphing over South Africa in a thrilling final. The match took place at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, where India secured a 52-run victory against a formidable South African team.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) shared several images of Harmanpreet at the Gateway of India on social media, showcasing her with the trophy in a pose reminiscent of Dhoni's iconic celebration.

In the 2011 Men's World Cup, led by Dhoni, India faced only one defeat against South Africa and overcame other top teams, including their long-time rivals, Pakistan, to reach the final. In that decisive match, Gautam Gambhir scored 97 runs off 122 balls, while Dhoni contributed a quick 91 runs off 79 balls, helping India chase down a target of 275 runs.

In the exhilarating Women's World Cup final, India set a challenging target of 298 runs for South Africa, thanks to Shafali Verma's explosive innings of 87 runs off 78 balls and Deepti Sharma's steady 58 runs off 58 balls. South Africa, under pressure, was bowled out for 246 runs in 45.3 overs, despite a valiant 101 runs off 98 balls from their captain, Laura Wolvaardt.

Following the intense final, Harmanpreet expressed her gratitude towards former players Jhulan Goswami and Anjum Chopra, acknowledging their support throughout her 16-year cricketing journey. She stated, “Jhulan Di was my biggest support. When I joined the team, she was leading it. She always supported me in my early days when I was very raw and didn’t know much about cricket. I used to play with boys, and the school principal picked me up, and within a year, I started representing the country. In the initial days, Anjum (Chopra) provided me with a lot of support. I always remember how she used to take me along with her team.”

Harmanpreet further added, “I learnt a lot from her and passed it on to my team. Both of them have been a great support for me. I am very grateful that I got to share a special moment with them. It was a very emotional moment. I think we all were waiting for this. Finally, we were able to touch this trophy.”