Cricket lovers and players across Siliguri burst into celebration from Sunday midnight as India lifted the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, with the city’s own Richa Ghosh playing a significant role in the historic win.

From Hasmi Chowk to Kanchenjunga Stadium, the mood was festive throughout Monday. Local cricket coaching camps and training centres saw young players—especially girls—celebrating the victory and cheering for their hometown star. Streets, clubs, and playgrounds echoed with the sound of drums, fireworks, and slogans in praise of Richa and Team India.

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Many fans watched the match till the very end, their excitement reaching a peak when Richa came out to bat in the crucial final moments.

The Siliguri Municipal Corporation, under the initiative of Mayor Gouta

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