The atmosphere at the DY Patil Stadium soared into the night as the India Women’s team celebrated their groundbreaking maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title. Following a spirited 52-run victory over South Africa, the stadium buzzed with jubilation as players gathered to finally share a moment they’d been anticipating for years: the unveiling of their secret team anthem.
Clustered around the gleaming World Cup trophy, the entire squad burst into a vibrant display of song and dance, performing their anthem for the very first time. This wasn’t just any celebration; it was the fulfillment of a deeply emotional promise. Star batter Jemimah Rodrigues later revealed that the team had made a pact four years prior: the song would only see the light of day once they lifted the coveted trophy.
“We decided almost four years ago that we would only reveal our team song when we win the World Cup. And tonight is the night,” Jemimah shared in a video released by the BCCI, capturing the raw emotion of the moment.
Powerful lines such as “Team India, Team India, karde sabki hawa tight, Team India is here to fight,” and “Rahega sabse upar humara tiranga” resonated through the stadium, uniting players and support staff in their long-awaited triumph. The heartwarming video of the team, beaming with smiles and laughter, quickly became a sensation across social media platforms. It was a fitting finale to a historic day, as India secured their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title, finally overcoming decades of close calls and near misses.
Earlier in the day, Harmanpreet Kaur’s squad delivered a flawless performance to outshine South Africa. Shafali Verma set an aggressive tone with an impressive 87 runs, while Deepti Sharma showcased her all-round brilliance with a crucial 55 runs and an exceptional 5-wicket haul for just 39 runs. These stellar contributions helped India post a formidable total of 298 for 7 in a rain-affected final. Despite a valiant century from South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, India held firm, securing a memorable victory that forever etched their name in cricketing history.