The Indian women’s cricket team is currently touring Australia, and the tour has already become special beyond the results on the field. Fresh from winning the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, the team has taken the field in a new jersey bearing a long-awaited star—symbolising nearly five decades of perseverance, progress, and belief.
India recently clinched the three-match T20 International series against Australia 2–1, before the focus shifted to the ODI series. This series marks India’s first 50-over assignment since their historic World Cup victory, and the significance of that achievement is now visibly reflected on their playing kit.
49 Years of Patience and Perseverance
The India women’s cricket team played their first One-Day International on January 1, 1978, against England. It took 48 long years for the team to finally lift the ODI World Cup trophy—a milestone that came in 2025 after a memorable final victory over South Africa.
With that triumph, a star has now been added above the emblem of the Board of Control for Cricket in India on the women’s team jersey. The moment is being hailed as a defining symbol of Indian women’s cricket and a source of pride for millions of fans across the country.
Jersey Goes Viral
In international cricket, each format has a distinct jersey, with stars representing the number of world titles won in that format. The addition of the first ODI World Cup star to the Indian women’s jersey has been widely celebrated on social media, with fans calling it a “historic and emotional moment” for Indian sport.
Images of the new jersey have gone viral, capturing the attention of supporters who have followed the team’s journey through decades of near misses and steady growth.
World Cup Glory at DY Patil Stadium
India’s crowning moment came at the DY Patil Stadium, where they faced South Africa in the 2025 World Cup final. Batting first, India posted a formidable total of 298 runs. Under pressure in the chase, South Africa were restricted to 246, as the Indian bowlers held their nerve in the decisive final overs.
India’s road to the title also included a memorable semi-final victory over Australia, a result that ended the reign of one of the strongest sides in women’s cricket.
As the Indian women’s team continues its Australian tour, the star on their jersey stands as a reminder of how far they have come—and a symbol of new standards and expectations for the future.
