Harmanpreet Kaur Recreates Dhoni’s Iconic Pose After India’s World Cup Triumph: India’s historic night at DY Patil Stadium just got more emotional! After guiding the team to their first-ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup title, captain Harmanpreet Kaur recreated one of Indian cricket’s most iconic moments – posing with the trophy at the Gateway of India, just like MS Dhoni did after the 2011 World Cup win.
The Indian skipper, beaming with pride, stood with the shining trophy at Mumbai’s famous landmark. The photos, shared by the BCCI and ICC on social media, instantly went viral as fans drew comparisons between Harmanpreet and Dhoni, calling it a “full circle moment” for Indian cricket.
A Moment of History and Emotion
Harmanpreet leadership has brought Indian women’s cricket to new heights. On November 2, 2025, India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final at DY Patil Stadium. Riding on Shafali Verma 87 and Deepti Sharma 58 with the bat, and Deepti’s brilliant 5-wicket haul, India claimed their long-awaited maiden World Cup crown.
𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐈𝐜𝐨𝐧. 💙
📸 Captain Harmanpreet Kaur with the prestigious ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Trophy 🏆😍#TeamIndia | #WomenInBlue | #CWC25 | #Champions | @ImHarmanpreet pic.twitter.com/2CMt4X3Rxi
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) November 3, 2025
This victory ended India’s 20-year wait, making Harmanpreet only the third Indian captain after Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni to lift a World Cup trophy for the country.
After the victory, a visibly emotional Harmanpreet said,
“This is not the end — it’s just the beginning. We wanted to break barriers and make winning a habit. The whole journey, with all its struggles, has made us stronger. This moment belongs to every Indian.”
Fans across the country have hailed her as a symbol of determination and pride — the leader who made millions dream again. And now, with that Dhoni-style pose at the Gateway of India, Harmanpreet Kaur has etched her name permanently into the golden pages of Indian cricket history.
