Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a 6-foot sand bat at Puri Beach to honor India’s first ICC Women’s World Cup win, defeating South Africa by 52 runs.

Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik unveiled a 6-foot sand bat sculpture at Puri Beach to honor India’s historic 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup victory, the team’s first title. Crafted from five tons of sand, the artwork features the message “Congrats! Bharat Ki Nari Shakti” and symbolizes the team’s unity and resilience. India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final, powered by a 100-run opening stand, a 298/7 total, and a disciplined bowling effort. Deepti Sharma took 5 wickets, and Shafali Verma scored 87 runs while also taking two wickets. The sculpture stands as a tribute to the players’ achievement and their growing inspiration for young athletes nationwide.