India Clinches Maiden ICC Women's World Cup Title by Defeating South Africa
India won their first-ever ICC Women's World Cup by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final held at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. Key performances included Shafali Verma's 87 runs and Deepti Sharma's all-round effort with a fifty and a five-wicket haul. The victory has garnered widespread praise from Indian sporting icons and former players, marking a historic moment for Indian women's cricket.
In a historic achievement, India secured their maiden ICC Women's World Cup title by beating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. India initially scored 298/7, with significant contributions from Shafali Verma (87) and Deepti Sharma (58), supported by partnerships featuring Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues. South Africa, despite a century by Laura Wolvaardt, were restricted to 246 runs thanks to Deepti Sharma's five wickets and Shafali's two. The win ended India's long wait for a world title after previous final losses in 2005 and 2017. The triumph triggered accolades across the Indian cricket fraternity, including Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra, former cricketers like Ashwin, Irfan Pathan, Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, Virender Sehwag, and Ajinkya Rahane, all praising the team's spirit and performance. Even former South Africa captain AB de Villiers and Australian legend Adam Gilchrist lauded the Indian team. The tournament highlighted the rising stature and competitiveness of women's cricket in India and globally, potentially propelling the sport to new heights in the country.
