The India women’s cricket team has achieved a monumental milestone by securing their first-ever ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title. That changed on November 2, 2025 when the last game between India and South Africa was held at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. It was a historic win! Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian contingent that took part in the Asian Games, hoisted the as-yet-uncoveted trophy. The ecstatic fans cheered wildly, witnessing in person the greatest moment in Indian sporting history.
Radha Gupta, a fierce member of Bucket Hat Cult whose jubilation at the stadium walls was contagious. This colorful fans’ community unflinchingly follows and heavily supports India’s national women’s cricket team. She dubbed seeing this victory the “number one best moment of my life.” A lot of fans are with her, having fervently walked alongside the team’s incredible rise. The Bucket Hat Cult members in spirit, we devote ourselves to our players. Beyond sharing their passion for the sport and their country, they create an enthusiastic atmosphere that energizes the entire tournament.
The joy of India’s World Cup victory was being felt on the BBC’s hit show “Stumped” as well. Production hosts Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma rang the victory home live, conveying the drama and excitement to fans around the world. The hit show recently celebrated a full year on the air and has developed into a colorful and lively stage for passionate followers of the game. This recent victory is the gold star among their programming.
Former India women’s captain Anjum Chopra, who played a big role in the India women’s historic day, continued to spread joy by sharing her passion on this wonderful day. During her time in the commentary box, Chopra spoke about what this historic win meant. She focused on its significance not only for present cricketers, but for all past players who have contributed to the development of women’s cricket in India. Her reflections underscored the emotional potency of this triumph. It represents a watershed moment for the sport and stands as an aspirational beacon for generations of young women cricketers to come.
Gupta expressed hope that this win would elevate women’s cricket in India, potentially leading to increased support and recognition for female athletes in the country. Around the world, the cricketing community shows an unmatched passion for driving visibility and opportunity for women across sports. FAR’s members are very much in tune with this sentiment.
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