Video: Rohit Sharma’s Emotional Reaction as India Women Clinch 2025 ODI World Cup Title
Video: Rohit Sharma’s Emotional Reaction as India Women Clinch 2025 ODI World Cup Title
The former Indian skipper was moved to tears as Harmanpreet Kaur’s team lifted the World Cup at DY Patil Stadium
Former Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma couldn’t hold back his emotions after the Indian women’s cricket team created history by winning the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup. The heartwarming moment, captured on camera, is now going viral across social media platforms.
The thrilling final took place at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, where India defeated South Africa by 55 runs to claim the prestigious title. Batting first, the Indian team posted 298 runs, led by a powerful 104-run partnership between Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana. In reply, South Africa managed 246 runs, bowled out after an impressive five-wicket haul by Deepti Sharma.
Rohit Sharma, who was present in the stands to support the team, was seen rising to his feet and clapping passionately the moment Harmanpreet Kaur took the winning catch, sealing India’s triumph. Witnesses said Rohit’s eyes glistened with emotion as he joined the roaring crowd in celebration.
Winning the ODI World Cup has long been a dream for Rohit Sharma, and though it came through the women’s team this time, the victory seemed to touch him deeply. Fans on social media shared clips of his heartfelt reaction, calling it “the proudest captain’s moment” and “a reflection of Indian cricket’s unity across teams.”
With this victory, India’s women’s team has etched its name in cricketing history, and Rohit’s visible pride symbolized how monumental this achievement is for the nation.
