Harmanpreet Kaur Becomes 4th Indian Captain To Win ICC Title

After Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur became the fourth Indian skipper to win an ICC title, securing her place in Indian cricket history. 

In the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 Final at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on 2nd November.  India Women defeated South Africa by 52 runs under their leadership, creating a historic victory for Indian women's cricket.

A Historic Achievement for India Women

The 2025 Women's ODI World Cup victory was more than just a trophy; it was a declaration of India's rise to dominance in the world of cricket. 

Harmanpreet Kaur led her team to victory at home after years of near-misses, including the 2017 ODI World Cup final and the 2020 T20 World Cup final. With Shafali Verma's 87, Deepti Sharma's all-around brilliance (58 & 5 wickets), and tight bowling from Renuka Singh and Pooja Vastrakar, sealing a historic event, the victory showed India's mix of youth and experience.

Joining an Elite Club

Harmanpreet has become one of the few Indian captains to win an ICC trophy:

 

 

Leadership That Transformed Indian Women’s Cricket

Courage and strategic skill have been trademarks of Kaur's leadership. After Mithali Raj's retirement, she took leadership in a period of transition and was able to marry anger and poise. Her focus on teamwork, fitness, and fielding standards has raised the group to international levels. Under her guidance, players like Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, and Shafali Verma have excelled.

She is compared to India's most successful male captain because of her ability to stay cool under stress, especially in knockout matches. India's success has also been largely attributed to Kaur's proactive field placements and desire to support new players.

Impact Beyond the Trophy

The victory is going to have a significant impact on Indian women's cricket. Increased funding, publicity, and fan support for women's sport could result from the 2025 World Cup victory. A new generation of young girls is motivated to play cricket by the victory, viewing Kaur and her squad as role models.

 

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