India Clinches Maiden ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Title
India won their first ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final held at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. Key performances came from Shafali Verma, who scored 87 runs and took crucial wickets, and Deepti Sharma, who took 5 wickets in the final and was named Player of the Tournament. The win marks a historic milestone for Indian women’s cricket.
India's women's cricket team secured their historic first-ever ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title on November 2, 2025, by beating South Africa by 52 runs at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The final featured outstanding all-round performances, particularly from 21-year-old Shafali Verma, who scored 87 runs and took crucial wickets, earning the Player of the Match award. Deepti Sharma was instrumental with the ball, taking 5 wickets for 39 runs, and ended as the tournament's highest wicket-taker with 18 wickets, winning the Player of the Tournament award. Young bowler Shree Charani also contributed key wickets. The Indian team scored 298 for 7, and despite South Africa's strong innings led by Laura Wolvaardt’s century (101 runs), the Proteas were restricted to 246. The victory was widely celebrated as a groundbreaking achievement for women's cricket in India, likened to the men's 1983 World Cup win in significance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla congratulated the team, highlighting their courage, skill, and the inspirational social impact of the triumph. The historic win is seen as a major step forward for women’s sports in India, inspiring the next generation of female athletes.
