‘Naa lega koi panga… rahega sabse upar tiranga’: Women in Blue unveil victory song after maiden World Cup glory
India’s women’s cricket team raised the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup trophy for the first time ever after a 52‑run win over South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The victory, sealed on Sunday night, was followed by a lively team celebration that included the unveiling of a new “victory song.”
Jemimah Rodrigues, in a lively video posted by the BCCI, explained that the song would only be revealed now that the team had won the title. She sang with her teammates, coaches and support staff, creating a rousing chant that echoed around the stadium. The lyrics praised “Team India” and pledged a bright future for the side.
The match itself finished dramatically when India chased a target of 299. South Africa looked poised after a good start, but a breakthrough from Deepti Sharma changed the tide. She dismissed Annerie Dercksen, top‑heavy the Proteas from 209 for 5 to 246 all‑out. The score collapse meant India could seal the win with a small chase, sparking cheers from about 40,000 fans.
Key performers included captain Laura Wolvaardt, who scored 101 in a bold innings but faced mounting wickets. India’s bowling unit, led by Sharma’s 5‑for‑39, also saw Shafali and Sree Charani claim vital wickets. In turn, Sharma’s five‑wicket haul appeared the turning point in the game.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, a veteran of five World Cups, led the post‑match crackdown. After the trophy victory, Kaur and her vice‑captain Smriti Mandhana welcomed into the field cricket legends Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami. The celebrated veterans received a heartfelt honor as the team presented them with the trophy and shed tears of joy.
India’s triumph marks a historic moment as the nation claims its first Women’s Cricket World Cup title. The victory song and fanfare help to cement the proud achievement in the country’s sporting history.
Source: ianslive
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