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November 2, 2025, will always be a special date for all cricket lovers! The Indian Women's team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, defeated South Africa by 52 runs at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai to claim their first World Cup title.
The victory was seen as one of the most memorable moments, and to mark the occasion, the Indian Army paid a spectacular tribute to the Indian Women’s cricket team during the Beating Retreat Ceremony at Vijay Chowk.
Indian army pays special tribute to Women's WC 2025 winners
The Army celebrated the 'Men in Women's' historic victory in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025.
The ceremony, held annually to mark the formal conclusion of Republic Day celebrations, witnessed a unique and memorable salute that showcased India’s pride in its women cricketers.
The tribute featured soldiers forming a special formation representing the World Cup trophy and a cricket bat, which symbolised India’s first-ever triumph in women's cricket at the highest level.
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The Beating Retreat Ceremony 2026
It is important to mention that the Beating Retreat ceremony is a long-standing tradition that marks the formal end of Republic Day celebrations in India.
The event features musical performances by bands from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Delhi Police, and the Central Armed Police Forces. This year's ceremony also celebrated the 150th anniversary of the patriotic song 'Vande Mataram'.
Presided over by the President of India, the ceremony this year combined tradition with a contemporary tribute to India's women's cricket team, blending military discipline with national pride and sporting achievement.
A Historic victory to be remembered for India
Taking about the match, South Africa Women won the toss and invited India to bat first. The Harmanpreet Kaur-lead team made 298/7 in their allotted 50 overs.
Shafali Verma dazzled with a quick 87 runs off 78 balls, while Deepti Sharma contributed a crucial 58, providing the platform for a competitive total.
In response, South Africa appeared poised to chase the target, but a brilliant spell from Deepti Sharma, who claimed 5 wickets for just 39 runs, sparked a dramatic collapse.
Despite captain Laura Wolvaardt’s magnificent century, the Proteas were bowled out for 246 in 45.3 overs. Shafali Verma and Sree Charani also took crucial wickets, securing a historic win for India.
India Women's upcoming cricket schedule
The Indian women will have an exciting 2026, with tours to Australia, South Africa, and England. But all eyes will be on the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup scheduled for June-July.
India will next play against Australia Women in a three-match T20I series and a three-match ODI series. The first encounter is scheduled on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
The second T20I will be played on February 19 at Manuka Oval in Canberra and concludes on February 21 at Adelaide Oval.
Following the T20Is, India will play a three-match ODI series, starting with the first ODI at Allan Border Field, Brisbane, on February 24.
The 2nd ODI is set for February 27 at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, followed by the final ODI on March 1, also at Bellerive Oval.
Adding to the this, India will play a Test against Australia from March 6 to 9 at the WACA Ground in Perth.
