India Makes History by Winning First ICC Women's Cricket World Cup
India's women's cricket team made history by winning their first-ever ICC Cricket World Cup, defeating South Africa by 52 runs at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai. Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma starred, with Verma named Player of the Match and Sharma Player of the Tournament. Nationwide celebrations erupted as the victory united the country and ended decades of near misses in women's cricket.
India's women's cricket team created a landmark moment by clinching their first ICC World Cup title, overcoming South Africa in a thrilling final at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. Batting first, India posted 298 for 7, thanks to a brilliant 87 from Shafali Verma—the youngest ever to win Player of the Match in a Women’s ODI World Cup final—and a solid 58 from all-rounder Deepti Sharma, who also took 5 for 39, earning her Player of the Tournament honors. Despite a valiant century from South Africa's skipper Laura Wolvaardt, India’s disciplined bowling ensured a 52-run victory, sparking nationwide celebrations with fireworks, drum beats, and flag-waving fans. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who had experienced two previous final losses, hailed the win as the start of a new era in Indian women's cricket. The triumph not only ended Australia and England’s long dominance but also made India the fifth nation to win the Women’s World Cup, marking the first new champion in 25 years and uniting a cricket-crazy nation in pride and joy.
