World Champion India women’s team to meet PM Modi today:Landed in Delhi by special flight on Tuesday evening; Deepti says ‘yet to decide gift’ for Prime Minister

Three days after winning the Women’s World Cup 2025 title, the Indian women’s team is all set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The team will have dinner with PM Modi on Wednesday evening. Notably, the players had already reached Delhi from Mumbai by a special flight on Tuesday. Regarding the meeting, all-rounder Deepti Sharma said, ‘As a team, we will soon finalise a gift for PM Modi. It can be a signed jersey or bat from whole team.’ PM Modi was among the first ones to congratulate women’s team After the World Cup victory, Prime Minister Modi had congratulated the players on social media. PM Modi had written on social media, “A spectacular win by the Indian team in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Finals. Their performance in the final was marked by great skill and confidence. The team showed exceptional teamwork and tenacity throughout the tournament. Congratulations to our players. This historic win will motivate future champions to take up sports.” BCCI announced to give ₹51 crore to the women’s team BCCI announced a reward of ₹51 crore to the team. On Monday, the board announced a cash prize of ₹51 crore for the team’s players, support staff, and selection committee. BCCI President Mithun Manhas said in a statement, “On behalf of the board, I congratulate the Indian Women’s Cricket Team on this historic World Championship victory. The team’s courage, talent, and unity have raised the hopes of the entire nation.” Ended 52-year ICC title drought by beating South Africa by 52 runs India’s women’s team won the World Cup by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final match played at DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Sunday (November 2). 21-year-old Shafali Verma, who scored 87 runs and took 2 crucial wickets, received the Player of the Match in the final. Meanwhile, Deepti Sharma received Player of the Tournament for her 22 wickets in the World Cup campaign. South Africa chose to bowl at DY Patil Stadium. India scored 298 runs, losing 7 wickets. Shafali scored 87, Deepti Sharma 58, Smriti Mandhana 45, and Richa Ghosh played an innings of 34 runs. Ayabonga Khaka took 3 wickets for South Africa. While facing a huge target, the South African team was all out for 246 runs. Captain Laura Wolvaardt scored 101 runs, but was out before she could lead the team to victory. From India, part-time off-spinner Shafali Verma took 2 wickets and turned the match around. Deepti Sharma, on the other hand, took 5 wickets and led the team to victory. Deepti was chosen as the Player of the Tournament.