Harmanpreet Kaur Joins Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni in Elite ICC Captain Club
Harmanpreet Kaur has cemented her place in cricket history, becoming only the third Indian captain to lift an ICC Cricket World Cup trophy. This historic achievement came as India clinched the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 title in Navi Mumbai on November 2.
Historic Victory in Tense Final
In a gripping championship match against South Africa at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, the India Women’s National Cricket Team secured a commanding 52-run victory. This landmark win marks India’s first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup title, a monumental moment for women’s cricket in the country.
Elite Company of World Cup Winning Captains
With this triumph, Harmanpreet Kaur joins the exclusive company of Indian cricket legends who have captained World Cup-winning teams:
- Kapil Dev (1983 Men’s Cricket World Cup)
- MS Dhoni (2011 Men’s Cricket World Cup)
- Harmanpreet Kaur (2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup)
The victory represents a watershed moment for Indian women’s cricket, establishing Harmanpreet Kaur among the nation’s most successful cricket captains across all formats.
