The year 2025 was a year of achievements, transformations, and emotions for Indian cricket. While both the men's and women's teams brought glory to the nation by winning ICC trophies, it also marked the beginning of a new era in Test cricket. India's dominance in white-ball cricket was evident, and the team proved its mettle in crucial matches.
This year saw legends like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Cheteshwar Pujara bid farewell to Test cricket, while Shubman Gill emerged as a new leader. Several young players also cemented their places on the international stage. 2025 brought many historic moments for Indian cricket.
1. The Indian women's cricket team won the 2025 World Cup
The Indian women's team's victory at the ICC Women's World Cup was the most memorable moment of 2025. Under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian women's team defeated South Africa in the final to win their first-ever ICC title. A historic run chase against Australia in the semi-final and a strong score of 299 runs in the final tell the story of this remarkable victory.
In the final match, Shafali Verma was chosen as the Player of the Match for her 87 runs and two wickets, while Deepti Sharma played a crucial role with her half-century and five wickets. This moment became one of the most glorious in the history of not only women's cricket but also Indian cricket as a whole, as the Indian women's team lifted their maiden ICC trophy.
2. India secured a major victory in the Asia Cup 2025
The 2025 Asia Cup, played in the T20 format, was full of controversies and emotional moments. Matches between India and Pakistan generated significant buzz throughout the tournament. Both teams reached the final, and in the title clash played in Dubai, India defeated Pakistan by five wickets to lift the trophy.
This was India's third victory over Pakistan in the tournament, making the win even more special. The Indian players' confidence and their ability to perform well under pressure were key factors in this victory. This win brought immense joy to millions of Indian fans.
3. The Indian women's cricket team won the first Blind Women's T20 World Cup
The Indian blind women's cricket team made history by winning the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup. They achieved this remarkable victory without losing a single match. In the final, held at the P Sara Oval in Colombo, India defeated Nepal by seven wickets, chasing down the target of 115 runs in just 12.1 overs. A brilliant innings of 44 runs off 27 balls by Phula Saren sealed this memorable win.
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar met the team at the MIG Cricket Club in Mumbai, spent time with the players, and praised their efforts. Captain Deepika TC described the meeting as a dream come true and a source of lifelong inspiration. The BCCI also felicitated the champions at its headquarters in Mumbai.
4. Royal Challengers Bangalore won their first title in IPL 2025
In the 18th season of the IPL, Royal Challengers Bangalore made history. After a long wait, RCB finally won their first IPL title. Under the captaincy of their new captain, Rajat Patidar, the team played balanced and aggressive cricket throughout the season. RCB finished second in the league stage and reached the final by defeating Punjab Kings in the qualifier. In the final, they once again defeated Punjab Kings by six runs to lift the trophy. This victory was especially significant for Virat Kohli, who had been representing the franchise since 2008, and his dream of finally winning an IPL title came true.
5. India spectacular victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
In March 2025, the Indian team delivered a stellar performance in the ICC Champions Trophy and ultimately clinched the title. They defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the final to lift the trophy. The team had been facing criticism after a 0-3 defeat against New Zealand in a home Test series and a 1-3 loss against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but the players responded to every criticism on the field during the Champions Trophy.
The tournament was hosted by Pakistan, but all of India's matches were played in Dubai. Team India remained undefeated throughout the tournament and successfully chased down a target of 252 runs in the final. Captain Rohit Sharma's recent form proved to be a major factor in this title win, bringing smiles back to the faces of the fans.
