India's historic WC victory: Vicky, Shraddha, Amitabh congratulate women's team
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Bollywood actors are celebrating the Indian women's cricket team's historic win in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Finals. The team defeated South Africa at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium, ending a 52-year wait for a historic World Cup victory. Among those who congratulated the players were actors Amitabh Bachchan, Anushka Sharma, Shraddha Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal.
Kapoor's post
Kapoor and Bachchan's wishes
Kapoor took to Instagram Stories to share a screenshot of the winning moment. She wrote, "For decades sirf parents se sunte thhe what 1983 felt like Humein humara yeh wala moment dene ke liye. Thank you girls. This is for generations." Bachchan wrote on X, "India Women Cricket .. WORLD CHAMPIONS !! So much pride you have brought for us all..."
Sharma's wishes
'Such a momentous achievement': Sharma
Sharma, who played Indian pace legend Jhulan Goswami in the currently-unreleased film Chakda 'Xpress, also congratulated the players on their "momentous achievement." She wrote on her Instagram Story, "You champions!! SUCH A momentous achievement."
Kaushal's tribute
Kaushal's praise for Shafali Verma
Kaushal also congratulated the players on his Instagram Stories. He praised Indian batter Shafali Verma for her game-winning performance, writing, "Made the game. Changed the game. What a rockstar! @shafalisverma17." The victory has been celebrated across India, with fans and celebrities alike hailing it as a historic moment for women's sports in India.
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Other celebrities who congratulated the team
The victory was also celebrated by other Bollywood stars. Priyanka Chopra Jonas wrote on Instagram, "Congratulations to our champions #TeamIndia." Arjun Kapoor expressed his joy with the words, "Inspirational!!! Take a bow Team India..." SS Rajamouli said, "CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD! Our Women in Blue have done it!"