Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet the World Cup-winning Indian women's cricket team in New Delhi.

According to India Today sources, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led India women's contingent will travel to the national capital on Wednesday, November 5, to meet with the Prime Minister.

India defeated South Africa in the Women's ODI World Cup final on Sunday, November 2, at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium.  

Later that night, PM Modi took to X (previously Twitter) to express his excitement, describing the triumph as a watershed event for women's sports in India.

“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,” PM Narendra Modi wrote.

India scripted history by defeating South Africa in the final of the tournament on November 2 in Navi Mumbai. Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma starred with both the bat and the ball in India’s 52-run win as Shafali scored 87 and took two wickets, while Deepti made 58 and took 5/39. Laura Wolvaardt was the lone warrior for South Africa, scoring 101 as they were shot out for 246 in the chase of India’s 298 runs.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also hailed the victory, calling it a crowning moment for the nation.

“Hats off to the world champion Team India. It is a crowning moment for the nation, as our team lifts the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, elevating India’s pride to the skies. Your stellar cricketing skills paved the path of inspiration for millions of girls. Congratulations to the entire team,” Shah wrote.

The BCCI has announced a cash reward of Rs 51 crore for the Indian team.