India’s Historic Women’s World Cup Win: Ashwin Praises Muzumdar

Historic Victory for India

On November 2, 2025, India made history by winning the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup for the first time ever. The final, held at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, saw India defeat South Africa by 52 runs. This victory marks a significant milestone in women’s cricket.

Match Highlights

India set a challenging target, scoring 298 runs. Shafali Verma played a key role, being named Player of the Match for her impressive all-round performance: scoring 87 runs and taking 2 wickets.

Ashwin’s Tributes to Muzumdar

After the match, former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised head coach Amol Muzumdar, stating that the women’s team was destined for success with his leadership. Ashwin emphasized the remarkable journey of Indian cricket recently, highlighting the men’s team’s triumph at the 2024 T20 World Cup under the guidance of Rahul Dravid.

Amol Muzumdar’s Reflections

In his post-match comments, Muzumdar expressed immense pride in his team’s achievement. He commented on the historical significance of this win, as before this, India had reached the ODI World Cup final twice in 2005 and 2017 but fell short. This victory has finally allowed the team to etch their name in cricket history.