Overview
- Harmanpreet Kaur’s side landed in the capital on Tuesday evening and is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a felicitation on Wednesday, with Indian Express reporting a 6 pm start.
- Players received a warm send-off in Mumbai and celebrated at their Delhi hotel with cake-cutting and dancing, after arriving on a Star Air charter under stepped-up security checks.
- The BCCI has confirmed a ₹51 crore reward for the squad, support staff and selectors, while the Punjab Cricket Association also announced cash awards for state players and staff.
- India beat South Africa by 52 runs in the Navi Mumbai final after posting 298/7, with Shafali Verma named Player of the Match for 87 and 2/36 and Deepti Sharma contributing 58 and four wickets.
- Post-win commentary highlights Muzumdar’s stabilising influence since 2023 and urges sustained investment in domestic pathways, pay structures and opportunities for women coaches beyond the elite tier.