India's Women Clinch Maiden World Cup In Midnight Thriller, Nation Erupts In Joy

This special report focuses on the Indian women's cricket team's historic first-ever World Cup victory, a moment that has sent the entire nation into a frenzy. Key figures discussed include captain Harmanpreet Kaur, standout players Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh, and the celebratory message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. One fan from Kolkata captured the national mood, stating he was as happy as he was on '2nd April when Dhoni has lifted the World Cup'. The report covers the emotional and jubilant scenes from Kolkata, where reporter Anirban Sinha Roy is tracking the overnight celebrations. The victory is being hailed as the 'coming of age' for Indian women's cricket, with many comparing its significance to the men's team's 1983 World Cup win. Prime Minister Modi praised the team for their 'spectacular win' and 'exceptional teamwork'.