Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was spotted in the stands at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, cheering for Team India during the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Final against South Africa. The Master Blaster was seen seated beside Jay Shah, the ICC Chairman, as the two watched the early overs of India’s innings.
At the time of writing, India Women were 22 for no loss in 4 overs, with Shafali Verma batting on 13 off 10 balls (2 fours) and Smriti Mandhana unbeaten on 6 off 14 balls (1 four). South Africa, who won the toss, opted to bowl first with Marizanne Kapp and Ayabonga Khaka sharing the new ball.
The packed DY Patil crowd erupted in excitement as fans spotted Tendulkar and Shah in the VIP box. Tendulkar, dressed in black, appeared deeply engaged in conversation while closely following the match. His presence added a layer of prestige and nostalgia to an already momentous final — a day celebrating women’s cricket at its finest.
