What a moment for women’s sport — the 13th edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 30 Sept to 2 Nov 2025, delivered power, purpose and progress.

✨ History made

The hosts, 🇮🇳 India, clinched their very first Women’s World Cup title by defeating 🇿🇦 South Africa in the final.

The tournament also marked the final eight-team edition of this format, closing one chapter and opening another.

The prize pool saw a record surge, reflecting growing investment in women’s cricket globally. (More than $20 m total)

🔍 Why this matters

Representation & role models: With the win, India’s women cricketers became an even more visible inspiration for millions of girls and women in sport.

Competitive growth: Multiple teams challenged expectations, the quality of performance rose, and the field deepened.

Investment ripple: The larger prize pool and global attention signal that women’s sport is being taken increasingly seriously — commercially, socially and culturally.

👥 What we can all learn

Building success takes investment: the structures, academies, support systems behind the scenes make the difference.

Visibility creates value: when fans tune in, sponsors follow — and more opportunities open up.

Breaking new ground matters: First-time winners, fresh voices, and new milestones keep the momentum going for all of us trying to do things differently.

Team culture + leadership win out: On and off the field, strong leadership, clarity of purpose and collective belief were evident.

🏁 Final thought / Call to action

Whether you’re in sport, business or any field of endeavour — the lessons from this World Cup apply: nurture talent, invest in equity, and make space for new narratives. Let’s champion more of these wins — in sport, in the workplace, and in life.

🎉 Congratulations to all the teams, organisers, and especially to Team India on a milestone achievement! 🇮🇳