On 2 November 2025, at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, the India women's cricket team carved their name in history by defeating the South Africa women's cricket team by 52 runs in the final of the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup — claiming India’s maiden Women’s World Cup title.
Key Match Facts
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India posted 298/7 in their 50 overs.
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South Africa were bowled out for 246 in 45.3 overs.
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The Player of the Match was Shafali Verma, who scored 87 and also picked up two crucial wickets.
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Deepti Sharma recorded an outstanding bowling figure of 5/39, sealing the win for India.
Match Highlights
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India’s openers got off to a flying start, laying a strong foundation. Despite some mid-innings wobble, they pushed the total close to 300.
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In response, South Africa’s captain Laura Wolvaardt scored a magnificent 101 — but India’s bowling attack proved stronger overall.
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The defining moment: A stunning catch by team captain Harmanpreet Kaur, off Deepti Sharma’s delivery, cemented India’s place as champions.
Significance & Impact
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This victory ends a long wait for Indian women’s cricket, finally turning decades of near-misses into glory.
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The win is being hailed as a watershed moment for women’s sport in India — comparable in significance to major national sporting triumphs.
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It could mark a new era for women’s cricket in India, inspiring young girls nationwide to dream big.
Final Thoughts
On a night when dreams turned into triumph, India’s women put together a performance laden with brilliance, grit and teamwork. With the trophy raised high, what they’ve achieved goes beyond one title — they’ve opened doors, broken barriers and created history.
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