India women clinch their first ICC World Cup title in 2025, defeating South Africa by 52 runs. Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma shine as India makes history in women’s cricket.
In a historic moment for Indian cricket, India’s women’s cricket team has claimed their first-ever ICC World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. This victory marks a long-awaited achievement for the Women in Blue, ending years of near misses on the global stage.
The final saw stellar performances from key players, with Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma leading India to a commanding victory. Batting first, India posted a competitive total of 298/6. Openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana set the tone with a 104-run partnership, while Deepti Sharma contributed crucial runs in mini partnerships with Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh to strengthen the innings. Shafali scored a vital half-century, and Deepti added stability to help India post a strong total.
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In response, South Africa made a strong fightback, led by captain Laura Wolvaardt, who scored a resilient 101. Annerie Dercksen contributed 35 crucial runs, keeping the Proteas in contention. However, India’s bowlers rose to the occasion. Shafali Verma picked up two key wickets, while Deepti Sharma delivered a brilliant five-wicket haul, dismissing top-order and middle-order batters, including Wolvaardt, Chloe Tryon, and Nadine de Klerk. Harmanpreet Kaur’s sharp fielding secured the final wicket, sealing India’s maiden World Cup triumph.
This victory is especially remarkable considering India’s past heartbreaks in ICC events. The team had lost in the 2017 World Cup final, the 2020 T20 World Cup final, and the semifinals of the 2018 and 2023 T20 World Cups. Yet, with resilience and determination, India has finally etched their name in history as world champions.
The win not only reflects India’s growing dominance in women’s cricket but also inspires a generation of young cricketers across the nation. Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma’s all-round brilliance, along with consistent performances from the entire squad, showcased the depth and talent in Indian women’s cricket.
With this maiden ICC title, India has proven that perseverance and teamwork can overcome past setbacks, creating a landmark moment for Indian sports and a proud day for cricket fans worldwide.
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