Former India captain Rohit Sharma was spotted in the stands at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Sunday as he arrived to cheer for the Indian women’s team in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final against South Africa. The star opener was seen in casual attire inside the corporate box, watching the game alongside dignitaries and fans.
Rohit, who recently led India in white-ball cricket before handing over captaincy duties, received loud cheers from the crowd once fans noticed him on the big screen. His presence added to the electric atmosphere in what has been a landmark evening for Indian women’s cricket.
India in control after explosive start
India, asked to bat first after losing the toss, got off to a dream start in the final. Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana stitched a sensational 104-run opening partnership, laying a powerful platform in front of a packed home crowd.
Shafali, who only returned to the ODI setup due to an injury in the squad, continued her fairytale run — smashing a stunning 87 off 78 deliveries, including seven boundaries and two sixes, before falling to Ayabonga Khaka. Mandhana played the anchor’s role with a composed 45 before being dismissed.
At the time Rohit was spotted, India were cruising strongly at 161/1 in the 26th over with Jemimah Rodrigues joining Shafali in the middle, pushing the scoreboard ahead with positive intent.
Star power in the stands on a historic night
With India eyeing their maiden Women’s ODI World Cup title, the occasion has attracted major cricketing personalities and a massive turnout from fans. Rohit’s presence only amplified the buzz, as the women in blue look to cap off their dominant campaign with a historic trophy win.
India continue to hold the upper hand in the final, and the momentum — and the crowd — is firmly behind them. With legends like Rohit cheering from the stands, the Indian dressing room will hope to finish the job and bring home a long-awaited world title.
