"India Creates History: Triumphs Over South Africa to Win Maiden ICC Women’s World Cup 2025"
In a historic moment for Indian cricket, the Indian women’s team clinched their first ever ICC Women’s World Cup title by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.
Batting first, India posted a formidable total of 298 for 7. Opener Shafali Verma delivered a brilliant knock of 87, while Deepti Sharma added a strong 58 to steady the innings.
South Africa, in reply, put up a brave fight, with captain Laura Wolvaardt scoring a valiant century (101), but India’s bowlers dug in and eventually bowled them out for 246 in 45.3 overs. Deepti Sharma claimed 5 wickets for just 39 runs to seal the title for the hosts.
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The win marks a watershed moment for women’s cricket in India, ending decades of near-misses in major tournaments and setting a new benchmark for the sport.
India now stand as world champions — and the celebrations are expected to be loud and long.
