India’s historic maiden ICC Women’s World Cup victory against South Africa has ignited celebrations across the nation and drawn immense praise from global tech leaders Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella. This monumental win, which ends decades of near-misses, truly ushers in a new era for women’s cricket, inspiring a whole generation and marking a significant milestone for the sport.
In New Delhi, the air buzzed with excitement as two of the world’s most influential tech leaders, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, joined millions of Indians in celebrating a truly historic moment in women’s cricket. As India proudly lifted their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup trophy after a thrilling 52-run victory over South Africa in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, these Silicon Valley titans, both passionate cricket fans, quickly took to social media to share their pride and admiration.
For Pichai, this victory brought back cherished memories of India’s past cricketing glories. On X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “That was a nail-biting Women’s World Cup cricket final, evoking memories of 1983 and 2011 indeed. Congrats to Team India; I am sure this will inspire a whole generation. Great tournament from South Africa too!”
Echoing this sentiment, Nadella described it as a day when “legends were born.” He applauded both finalists, stating, “Women in Blue = World Champions! Respect to South Africa for making their first-ever final. A truly historic day for women’s cricket — new chapters written, barriers broken, legends born.”
This victory represents a watershed moment for Indian women’s cricket, finally ending decades of near-misses and heartbreak. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s fearless team courageously exorcised the ghosts of previous finals in 2005 and 2017, scripting an unforgettable night in front of a packed DY Patil Stadium.
The celebrations weren’t confined to the field. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia announced a substantial cash prize of Rs 51 crore for the World Cup-winning squad, their coaches, and support staff. Saikia drew a powerful parallel, telling ANI, “In 1983, Kapil Dev inspired a new era for Indian cricket. The same excitement has been rekindled by Harmanpreet Kaur and her team today.” He further commended Jay Shah’s leadership as ICC Chairman, acknowledging his role in driving transformative reforms in women’s cricket, including significant advancements in pay parity and a remarkable 300% increase in prize money, now totaling $14 million.
From bustling corporate boardrooms to electrifying cricketing arenas, the echoes of India’s triumph resonated loud and proud across the globe. As Nadella’s insightful words perfectly encapsulated – on November 2, 2025, “new legends were born,” and women’s cricket unequivocally arrived on the world stage, poised for an even brighter future.