New Delhi, Nov 4 (NationPress) The Indian women’s cricket team was greeted with a spectacular reception at the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi after their historic victory in the ICC Women’s World Cup held in Navi Mumbai. Their arrival was marked by an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The team is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday, having arrived in the capital on Tuesday evening specifically for this engagement.

Upon their arrival, the atmosphere was electric as the team was welcomed at the hotel with traditional dhol beats. Enthusiastic fans gathered to greet the players, applying vermilion (tilak) on their foreheads. Some players even joined in the dancing to the lively drum rhythms.

With the Indian Tricolour waving and popular songs resonating in the air, both the BCCI and hotel staff, alongside fans, celebrated the team's success. The squad had earlier landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport in the evening on a flight from Mumbai and was promptly transported to the hotel.

Although no official victory parade has been scheduled yet, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed a cash reward of INR 51 crore for the team in acknowledgment of their first ICC title. This amount is set to be divided among the players, support staff, and the five-member national selection committee.

In a thrilling final that was delayed by rain at the packed DY Patil Stadium on Sunday, India posted a strong score of 298/7, largely thanks to Player of the Match Shafali Verma’s impressive 87 runs and Player of the Tournament Deepti Sharma’s rapid 58.

In response, South Africa was bowled out for 246 despite a determined 101 from captain Laura Wolvaardt, with Deepti achieving an impressive five-wicket haul. The moment she dismissed Nadine de Klerk ignited celebrations across the nation as Harmanpreet & Co finally clinched their first-ever ICC silverware for the senior women’s team. After the meeting with Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday, it is anticipated that the players and support staff will return to their homes.

India staged an extraordinary comeback after suffering three consecutive losses in the league stage by defeating New Zealand and advancing to the semifinals, where they chased down a record 339 against the defending champions, Australia. Ultimately, on Sunday, India fulfilled its destiny by securing the title in front of an enthusiastic home crowd immersed in a sea of blue.