365telugu.com online news,1st,November,2025:Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur opened up about the emotional journey of her team ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Final against South Africa, acknowledging the heartbreak of past defeats but expressing renewed determination and optimism this time.
“We’ve felt the pain of losing before,” Harmanpreet said in a heartfelt statement ahead of the grand finale. “But this time, our mindset is different — we’re ready to experience the happiness that comes with victory. We’ve prepared ourselves for this moment and want to make the nation proud.”
Reflecting on the team’s journey, she credited their progress to unity and relentless hard work. “Every player has given her best. We’ve enjoyed playing together, and when we enjoy our game, good results follow. It’s a proud moment not only for me but for every member of this squad,” she added.
This will be India’s third appearance in a Women’s ODI World Cup final, after finishing runners-up in 1998 against Australia and 2017 against England, the latter being a narrow loss by just nine runs.
Speaking about the magnitude of the final, Harmanpreet said, “There’s no bigger motivation than a World Cup final. Our team is charged up — everyone’s supporting each other, and that spirit will help us play as one strong unit.”
She also highlighted how this year’s final represents a shift in women’s cricket. “It’s refreshing to see new teams like India and South Africa fighting for the title. For years, Australia and England dominated the finals, but now fans can see something different — a new era of competition and excitement,” she remarked.
With the eyes of the cricketing world on them, Harmanpreet and Team India are ready to turn past pain into glory, aiming to lift their first-ever Women’s World Cup trophy and etch a new golden chapter in Indian women’s cricket history.