Tricolour in Hand, Smile of Pride: Nita Ambani's iconic moment as India's women create World Cup history

NEW DELHI: With a radiant smile and the tricolour fluttering proudly in her hands, Nita Ambani captured the spirit of a billion Indians on Sunday night as the Indian women's cricket team lifted their maiden ICC ODI World Cup title in Navi Mumbai.

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Moments after Harmanpreet Kaur's side sealed a 52-run victory over South Africa at a packed DY Patil Stadium, cameras panned to Nita Ambani — standing in the gallery alongside Rohit Sharma, his wife Ritika Sajdeh, and ICC Chair Jay Shah — waving the Indian flag with unbridled joy. It was a visual that summed up the pride, emotion, and unity that swept across the nation.



Beaming with happiness, Nita Ambani soaked in the electric atmosphere as chants of “India, India!” echoed through the stands. The sight of the businesswoman and sports patron — who has been one of the strongest advocates for women's sports in India — waving the tricolour became one of the most viral and defining visuals of the night.

WATCH: Nita Ambani waving the flag after India's win

The win itself was historic. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India finally ended decades of heartbreak to claim their first-ever Women's World Cup crown, completing a long, unfinished journey to glory. The 21-year-old Shafali Verma played the innings of her life, scoring 87 runs and later taking two key wickets, while Deepti Sharma's five-wicket haul (5/39) ensured the Proteas' chase ended at 246.

The triumph evoked memories of June 25, 1983, when Kapil Dev's men stunned the cricketing world at Lord's. But this time, it was India's women who wrote their names into sporting folklore — a moment that resonated beyond boundaries and generations.

From heartbreaks to history, November 2, 2025, will forever be remembered as the night India's women conquered the world — and a billion hearts.

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