In a milestone moment for Indian sports, the India women’s national cricket team secured their maiden women’s ODI World Cup title with a commanding 52-run victory over the South Africa women’s national cricket team in the final of the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.
Match Summary
- India batted first after losing the toss and posted a strong total of 298 for 7 in their 50 overs.
- South Africa’s reply ended at 246 all out, handing India the 52-run win.
- The match showcased key performances:
- Shafali Verma smashed a lively 87 and also claimed two wickets.
- Deepti Sharma anchored India’s innings with 58 runs, then starred with the ball, taking 5 wickets for 39 runs.
- For South Africa, Laura Wolvaardt produced a valiant 101 runs, but it wasn’t enough.
Significance & Reactions
- After previous heartbreaks in finals (2005, 2017), India broke through to claim their first-ever Women’s World Cup.
- The win marks a turning point for women’s cricket in India — visibility, support and momentum now accelerate.
- Legends and sports personalities across the country hailed the achievement, calling it a “historic milestone”.
What Comes Next
- With the trophy in hand, India will aim to build on this success — strengthening grassroots, domestic structures and women’s participation in cricket.
- South Africa, though disappointed, will take pride in a strong campaign and look to bounce back in future tournaments.
