November 11, 2025
Awesome Girls in Blue - We're Very Proud of You
2025 – the 2nd of November
A watershed moment – forever to remember
They came, they saw, they conquered – Our awesome girls in blue
The moment of arrival – long-awaited - overdue
Hum honge kaamyaab ek din – mann mein tha vishwaas
A salute to our daughters who created “Itihaas”
Rahega Sabse Upar Hamaara Tiranga
A Cricket-crazy country - chanting Chak De! India
1.4 billion joyous hearts – all across our land
Were choking with emotion with the trophy in our hand
They waited in the shadows for 52 long years
A 52-run victory – reduced their fans to tears
At the stroke of midnight – history in the making
A revolution written – one that was breath-taking
India felt and sensed it – they reached the finish line
From dusty grounds to glory – our girls were on Cloud 9
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur – you led with heart and soul
You listened to your gut and knew Shafali had to bowl
Harmanpreet’s winning catch – we knew we sealed the deal
A record-breaking win - from our girls with nerves of steel
40,000 screaming fans – their feelings running high
A tale from toil to triumph – Bharat Mata ki Jai
Catches – they win matches – we’ve seen that in the past
Just Like 1983 – a moment unsurpassed
Amanjot’s jaw-dropping catch – broke the internet
A moment etched in history – one we won’t forget
One leap – one catch – one cup – Amanjot caught our hearts
Lifting sagging spirits – with energized kickstarts
Dismantling the proteas with her decisive spell
Deepti Sharma dazzled – we’ve seen no parallel
Smriti’s steady innings – her superb matchless game
The pillar of the Cricket team – she earned her claim to fame
127 – Not out – Jemima earned her place
Her bat did all the talking and we were in the race
The Queen of Mental Toughness – Paced and in control
Steady Harleen Deol – Perfect as anchor role
From village fields to world cup – Kranti Goud inspired
With her deadly inswingers she did what was desired
Known for her effective swing and spearheaded pace
Renuka Singh Thakur – proved she was an ace
Siliguri’s Richa scored a stunning 94
A power- hitting batter who is capable of more
Unstoppable Sneh Rana was on fire on the field
“I refuse to sink” is what her tattooed arm revealed
The pride and joy of Golaghat – her name will echo through
Uma Chetry – proves that you can make your dream come true
From Mumbai streets to World cup pitch Radha Yadav glowed
The best of India’s fielders – always in action mode
Our second highest scorer – Pratika Rawal’s track
A blend of skills and attributes is what she doesn’t lack
Shree Charani from Kadappa – played a stellar role
A twenty-one year old with remarkable control
Arundhati Reddy’s aggressive batting style
Combined with her bowling – makes her versatile
The coach behind our champions who made our dream come true
Muzumdar proved he was A“n”mol – the colosseum of blue
The triumph was a testament from decades of the past
Our legends who have paved the way – their efforts unsurpassed
Shantha Rangaswamy and Diana Edulji
Contributed greatly – like Jhulun Goswami
As for Mandira Bedi she kept the team alive
Gave up her endorsement fee for players who had drive
Mithali Raj – in raptures – as she lifts the trophy high
Stumped for words the Queen of Cricket looked toward the sky
Ecstatic Anjum Chopra – saw a lifetime dream fulfilled
The mentor of generations – of girls who were strong- willed
Jai ho to Sir Jay Shah – Sapna Sach ho gaya
Jis desh mein Ganga behti hain – kamaal kar diya
We didn’t need DJ Speakers, hashtags or Bollywood
From Ghuwara to Sangli – Our girls proved that they could
A story beyond Cricket – A story of belief
Rewriting their destiny – turning a new leaf
Reshaping Indian Cricket – they held on to their dream
Supporting one another – they were the winning team
Sisters in the dressing room – sisters on the field
They picked each other up – until their scars had healed
Their victory is a story – of partnership and grace
They stood by one another each time they lost the race
They had each others back – each time someone failed
Encouraging each other – no one was impaled
Their journey – full of struggles – but one they would not quit
Their success forged from stories of unrelenting grit
Empty stands – Games unseen – their stories never told
With makeshift stumps in alleyways – they batted and they bowled
They seldom made the headlines while fighting social norms
Walking through the fire – emerging from wild storms
16 girls from nowhere – mocked, shamed and trolled
The daughters of our “dharti” – have a story to be told
Hair cut short to play the game – some had to disguise
Mothers pawning jewellery – unheard silent cries
Longing for a decent meal – far away from home
The resilience and endurance of the XX chromosome
No longer a footnote – front page breaking news
Girls who played with broken bats and with borrowed shoes
Have given hope to children singing “Jana Gana Mana”
From Kashmir to Cape Comorin, Gujarat to Meghalaya
Victory lit a flame of joy in every female heart
And as our Captain rightly said – this is just the start
Tricolour flag around them – after a bumpy ride
Right across our country – were hearts swelling with pride
The victory lap tells a tale of character and class
A night that will stay with us until our “antim saas”
With courage and conviction – they passed their “Imtihan”
No longer a whisper – Mera Bharat Mahaan
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