By Saurabh
India created history by winning the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 for the first time ever. The team defeated South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final held at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.
Smriti Mandhana surpassed Mithali Raj’s long-standing record for the most runs in a single Women’s World Cup edition. She amassed 434 runs at an impressive average of 54.25, cementing her place as one of India’s greatest batters.
Shafali Verma delivered a record-breaking performance in the final, scoring 87 runs — the highest by an Indian opener in a World Cup final. Her fearless batting earned her the Player of the Match award.
Deepti Sharma played a pivotal role in India’s World Cup triumph with both bat and ball. Her stunning spell of 5 wickets for 39 runs in the final triggered a dramatic South African batting collapse and sealed India’s historic win.
South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt emerged as the tournament’s highest run-scorer, scoring 571 runs in 9 matches at an average of 71.37. She set a new record for the most runs ever scored in a single edition of the Women’s ODI World Cup.
India’s campaign was defined by resilience and determination, highlighted by their successful chase of the highest total in Women’s ODI history during the semi-final against Australia, a moment that showcased their fighting spirit.
The 2025 edition marked a historic shift in women’s cricket as neither Australia nor England reached the final, the first time in World Cup history.