Moments after India\u2019s 52-run win over South Africa in the final at the DY Patil Stadium, Muzumdar struggled to hold back his pride and joy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m speechless. Absolutely proud. They deserve every bit of this moment,\u201d he was quoted as saying after the match. \u201cThe hard work, the belief \u2014 they\u2019ve made every Indian proud.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Muzumdar, who took charge of the national side in 2023, praised his team\u2019s resilience and unity throughout the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe never let early setbacks define us,\u201d he said. \u201cWe dominated most matches but just needed to finish better. Once we did that, there was no looking back.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s triumph was built on a complete team performance led by 21-year-old Shafali Verma, whose all-round brilliance \u2014 a fluent 87 with the bat and two key wickets \u2014 set the tone for the night.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOne word for Shafali \u2014 magical,\u201d Muzumdar said with a smile. \u201cSemi-final, final, packed stadium, all the pressure \u2014 she turns up every time. Runs, wickets, catches \u2014 she did everything. I couldn\u2019t be prouder.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Deepti Sharma\u2019s five-wicket haul (5-39) and Sree Charani\u2019s composed spell at the death completed the job as India bowled out South Africa for 246, defending their total of 298 to clinch a historic victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Muzumdar credited India\u2019s renewed focus on fitness and fielding \u2014 an area that had been a key part of his vision as coach.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThat was something we talked about a lot in the dressing room,\u201d he said. \u201cThe energy in the field today showed how much they\u2019ve grown. I couldn\u2019t have asked for more.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For Muzumdar \u2014 long regarded as one of Indian cricket\u2019s most talented players never to play at the highest level \u2014 the win carried deep personal significance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a watershed moment,\u201d he said softly. \u201cThe ripple effects will be felt for generations.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For Muzumdar \u2014 long regarded as one of Indian cricket\u2019s most talented players never to play at the highest level \u2014 the win carried deep personal significance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On November 2, 2025, India didn\u2019t just win a World Cup \u2014 they rewrote history, inspiring millions and proving that belief, perseverance, and purpose can turn dreams into destiny.<\/p>\r\n\r\n