Big B’s Heartfelt Words for India’s World Cup-Winning Women’s Team: “You Made Us So Proud”

Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan led a wave of national euphoria on November 3, 2025, as he hailed India’s women’s cricket team for their historic ICC Women’s World Cup triumph over South Africa at DY Patil Stadium. Taking to X shortly after the midnight victory, the 83-year-old legend wrote, “T 5552 - jiit gye!!! India Women Cricket... WORLD CHAMPIONS!! So much pride you have brought for us all .. CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS!!!!”, capturing the raw emotion of a nation that had waited nearly five decades for this moment. His post, amplified by millions, symbolised how the win transcended sport to become a cultural milestone.

India’s commanding 52-run victory unfolded after a rain-delayed start, with the hosts posting a challenging 298 for 7 in 50 overs. Shafali Verma’s explosive 87 off 78 balls, laced with seven fours and two sixes, set the tone alongside Smriti Mandhana’s assured 45. A late surge from Deepti Sharma (58) and Richa Ghosh (34) powered the total, while Ayabonga Khaka’s 3 for 58 offered South Africa fleeting resistance. The foundation laid by these partnerships proved decisive on a tense, dew-laden evening.

South Africa’s chase began steadily but unravelled under relentless Indian pressure. Captain Laura Wolvaardt waged a lone battle with a gritty 101 off 98 balls—her second century in four days—but found little support as wickets tumbled. Deepti Sharma delivered a masterclass, claiming 5 for 39 to become the first Indian woman to take a five-wicket haul in a World Cup final. Her dismissal of Wolvaardt and Annerie Dercksen in quick succession shifted momentum irreversibly, bundling the Proteas out for 246 and triggering wild celebrations.

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The triumph marked India’s first senior World Cup title in women’s cricket and only their second across genders since 2011. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s emotional handover of the trophy to retiring legends Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami added a poignant layer, honouring the pioneers who fell short in 2005 and 2017. As Bachchan’s words echoed online and fireworks lit the Navi Mumbai sky, the victory affirmed the team’s dominance—unbeaten throughout the tournament—and heralded a new era for women’s sport in India.

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