Navi Mumbai | November 3,2025 | SKY LINK TIMES
India Win Maiden Women’s World Cup 2025:
In a historic night for Indian cricket, the Indian women’s team lifted their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a high-octane final at DY Patil Stadium on Sunday. A stellar team performance, headlined by Deepti Sharma’s five-wicket haul and Shafali Verma’s all-round brilliance, sealed the win in front of a packed home crowd.
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India’s Batting Brilliance Sets the Stage
Winning the toss, India opted to bat first and posted a commanding 298/7 in 50 overs, the second-highest total ever recorded in a Women’s World Cup final.
The foundation was laid by openers Smriti Mandhana (45) and Shafali Verma (87), who stitched together a fluent 100-run partnership.
India’s middle order continued the momentum with Deepti Sharma (54) anchoring the innings and Richa Ghosh (34) adding quick runs in the death overs.
Among South African bowlers, Ayabonga Khaka stood out with figures of 3 for 58, while Nadine de Klerk, Nonkululeko Mlaba, and Chloe Tryon picked up a wicket each.
South Africa Falter Despite Wolvaardt’s Century
In reply, South Africa made a promising start, reaching fifty without loss courtesy of Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits. Wolvaardt showcased her class yet again, notching her 39th ODI fifty before converting it into a gritty 101 off 104 balls.
However, the turning point came when Amanjot Kaur’s direct hit ran out Brits, followed by Sree Charani trapping Anneke Bosch LBW.
India’s young star Shafali Verma then struck twice in quick succession, removing Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp, shifting the game decisively in India’s favor.
Deepti Sharma cleaned up the tail with an exceptional 5 for 39, ensuring South Africa were bowled out for 246 in 45.3 overs.
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A Night of Glory for Indian Women’s Cricket
This victory marks a historic first for the Indian women’s team in the ODI World Cup arena. After years of near misses, including heartbreaks in 2005 and 2017, the 2025 triumph represents the dawn of a new era for Indian women’s cricket.
The crowd at DY Patil Stadium erupted as skipper Harmanpreet Kaur lifted the trophy, celebrating the culmination of teamwork, resilience, and belief.
> “This win belongs to every girl who dreams of wearing the India jersey,” said captain Harmanpreet Kaur after the match.
Brief Scores
India 298/7 (Shafali Verma 87, Deepti Sharma 54, Richa Ghosh 34; Ayabonga Khaka 3-58)
South Africa 246 all out (Laura Wolvaardt 101, Annerie Dercksen 35; Deepti Sharma 5-39, Shafali Verma 2-36)
Result: India won by 52 runs
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