Emotional Rohit Sharma tears up as India women lift maiden World Cup trophy

Rohit Sharma’s emotional reaction during India’s historic Women’s World Cup victory over South Africa captured hearts nationwide, marking a powerful moment of pride and unity.

It was a night of pure emotion and glory as Team India’s women clinched their first-ever World Cup title with a 52-run victory over South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The moment that stole everyone’s hearts, however, came from the stands, when legendary Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma was moved to tears witnessing the triumph.

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The stadium roared with joy as India lifted the World Cup trophy, but cameras quickly turned to Rohit Sharma, who sat alongside his wife Ritika Sajdeh. Known for his calm composure on the field, Rohit couldn’t hold back his emotions. As India sealed the win, his eyes welled up, a rare and heartfelt sight that instantly went viral on social media.

Rohit, who led India’s men’s team to victories in the 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy, was invited to attend the women’s World Cup final as a guest of honour. His pride was evident throughout the match, from enjoying the explosive batting of openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, to cheering the final wicket claimed by Deepti Sharma.

The Indian women’s team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, put on a commanding show after being asked to bat first. They set a formidable total of 299 runs in 50 overs, thanks to strong partnerships and fearless stroke play. In response, South Africa fought hard but were bowled out for 246, handing India a convincing 52-run win.

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As the players sprinted across the field in celebration, Rohit’s emotional reaction summed up what the victory meant to millions across the nation, pride, relief, and pure joy. Fans online called it a “full-circle moment” for Indian cricket, with both men’s and women’s teams conquering global titles within a short span.

Rohit’s teary-eyed moment, captured live, has since become one of the most shared clips on social media, a touching reminder that cricket, at its heart, is about emotion, passion, and the love of the game.