As planned, the Indian team met with PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday at his residence in New Delhi, just a few days after their historic victory in the Women’s World Cup 2025. The PM not only congratulated the players but also showered them with praise for their incredible comeback after facing three consecutive losses. Watch here: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hosted the champions of the Women’s World Cup at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg. PM congratulated the team for the victory and praised their remarkable comeback in the tournament after a string of three defeats and the trolling they had… pic.twitter.com/5TYxNMEafK — ANI (@ANI) November 5, 2025 According to ANI, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur reminisced about her earlier meeting with the PM back in 2017, when the team returned without the trophy after a nail-biting final against England. Meanwhile, VC Smriti Mandhana expressed her gratitude to the PM for being a source of inspiration for the team. India wins its first-ever ICC title in women’s cricket In a delightful moment, the PM recalled Harleen Deol’s spectacular catch at the boundary from 2021, which he had previously highlighted on social media. Harmanpreet took the opportunity to ask the PM how he manages to stay so present in the moment, and the PM, intrigued, inquired if she still had the match-winning ball with her. Read also: Haris Rauf Banned After Asia Cup Misconduct, Suryakumar Yadav Under ICC Watch The PM also engaged the players in a conversation about the Fit India movement, encouraging them to promote it actively. He suggested that the players visit schools to inspire young students. Looking back at the November 2 final between India and South Africa, the hosts were put in to bat by visiting skipper Laura Wolvaardt. Shafali Verma delivered an unforgettable performance, scoring a rapid 87 runs, helping India reach a total of 298. Deepti Sharma also played a crucial role, contributing a valuable 58 runs. Thanks to the outstanding efforts of these two players, India triumphed over South Africa by a significant 52 runs, securing their maiden World Cup title. India’s first Women’s World Cup victory filled the nation with immense pride, and the team’s meeting with PM Modi made the occasion even more memorable. His encouraging words and appreciation will undoubtedly motivate the players to continue their journey with the same passion and determination in the years to come.