Tech giants Google and Microsoft executives, Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella, extended their heartfelt congratulations to the Indian women’s cricket team for their historic victory in the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup. Both CEOs, hailing from India, are passionate cricket enthusiasts despite their demanding roles leading two of the world’s top tech companies.
The Indian team triumphed by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final held at Navi Mumbai, securing their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup title. Sundar Pichai compared the thrilling final to India’s iconic men’s World Cup victories in 1983 and 2011, calling it a “nail-biting” tournament that will inspire future generations.
Satya Nadella lauded both teams, calling the day “historic” for women’s cricket and celebrating the birth of legends. He praised South Africa for reaching the Women’s World Cup final for the first time, marking an important milestone in the sport.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a record cash prize of ₹51 crore for the championship-winning squad, emphasizing the significant growth of women’s cricket in India. The win not only ended years of heartbreak from previous final losses but also boosted the sport’s popularity and visibility nationwide.
