Fans erupted in joy as the India Women’s team, coached by Amol Muzumdar, lifted their first World Cup trophy at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 2. The Indian women cricketers fulfilled a long-awaited dream and redeemed themselves after falling short twice before, turning the night into an unforgettable celebration.
Team India secured a 52-run win over South Africa in the summit clash. It was more than just a triumph for the players on the field. The victory was sealed when skipper Harmanpreet Kaur completed a catch off Deepti Sharma’s bowling. Notably, it was the first ICC trophy for India in women’s cricket.
Amol Muzumdar Recreates Rohit Sharma’s Iconic Celebration After World Cup Win
India’s win over South Africa in the Women’s World Cup final sparked an emotional celebration from head coach Amol Muzumdar. After the victory, Muzumdar planted the national flag on the DY Patil Stadium outfield, similar to Rohit Sharma’s iconic gesture after the 2024 T20 World Cup triumph in Bridgetown.
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Muzumdar took charge as head coach in 2023. He quickly earned the players’ trust and brought clarity and direction to the dressing room. Under his guidance, senior players like Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Deepti Sharma flourished.
They Deserve Every Bit of This Moment – Amol Muzumdar
Amol Muzumdar could not control his emotions after India clinched their first ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup crown, calling the achievement a defining chapter for the sport in the country.
The former batter expressed immense pride in the group, noting that their determination and belief had made the nation proud. Muzumdar said that the team became unstoppable after learning from their close defeats.
“I’m speechless. Absolutely proud. They deserve every bit of this moment. The hard work, the belief — they’ve made every Indian proud,” Muzumdar was quoted as saying after the match.
“We never let early setbacks define us. We dominated most matches but just needed to finish better. Once we did that, there was no looking back,” he added.
It’s a Watershed Moment – Amol Muzumdar
Muzumdar has prioritized fitness and fielding since taking over. He noted that the intensity on display in the final was proof of how far the squad had evolved. Muzumdar described the victory as a transformative milestone for women’s cricket.
“That was something we talked about a lot in the dressing room. The energy in the field today showed how much they’ve grown. I couldn’t have asked for more,” Muzumdar said.
“It’s a watershed moment. The ripple effects will be felt for generations,” he said softly.
India set a competitive total after being asked to bat. Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, and Richa Ghosh pushed the score to 298, giving the hosts a strong platform in the final.
Laura Wolvaardt scored a hundred, but the rest of the batters failed to deliver. Deepti Sharma took a five-wicket haul, and the contest concluded with Harmanpreet Kaur sealing the win with the final catch. India joined Australia, England, and New Zealand as champions of the tournament.
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