WATCH: Emotional scenes as Indian fans offer prayers across country ahead of Women’s World Cup 2025 Final
Ahead of the India vs South Africa Women’s World Cup 2025 Final, fans across India perform special pujas and rituals, hoping to bring luck and victory to the Women in Blue.
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Last Updated: 04.19 PM, Nov 02, 2025
As India prepares to take on South Africa in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Final, passion and devotion are blending in equal measure across the country. In cities, towns, and villages alike, Indian cricket fans are performing special pujas, lighting diyas, and offering prayers for the Women in Blue to lift the coveted trophy. The scenes reflect the emotional bond between Indian fans and their cricketing heroes, a connection that transcends sport and enters the realm of faith.
Prayers for Glory: fans unite in hope and devotion
From the bustling streets of Bengaluru to the serene temples of Tirumala, fans are coming together in spiritual solidarity. Videos on social media show groups of devotees performing rituals and chanting prayers, their faith resting on the shoulders of Harmanpreet Kaur and her team. Many fans believe that divine blessings could give India the edge in what promises to be a thrilling final.
For many, the memories of heartbreak from previous World Cup finals in 2005 and 2017 are still fresh. This time, they want destiny to favor India. The devotion has gone beyond just watching the match, it has turned into an emotional movement symbolizing the power of belief. Some fans have even organized community gatherings to collectively pray for victory, demonstrating how deeply cricket runs through India’s cultural fabric.
As the final unfolds at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, one thing is certain, India’s women cricketers won’t be alone. Behind every run, catch, and wicket, there will be millions of prayers echoing across the nation, hoping this is the year India finally brings home the Women’s World Cup trophy.
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