India scripted history on Sunday, clinching their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup title with a commanding 52-run victory over South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.
India’s Strong Batting Foundation
Opting to bat first after a rain delay, India posted a formidable 298-run total, thanks to stellar contributions from Shafali Verma (87) and Deepti Sharma (58).
Openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma gave the hosts a flying start with a 106-run partnership. Mandhana departed for 45, while Jemimah Rodrigues added 24 before falling to Khaka.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur (20) and Amanjot Kaur (12) couldn’t convert their starts, but Deepti and Richa Ghosh (34 off 24) ensured India ended strongly.
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South Africa’s Chase Falters Despite Wolvaardt’s Heroics
Chasing 299, South Africa’s skipper Laura Wolvaardt led from the front with a gritty century but found little support as India’s bowlers dominated.
Amanjot Kaur’s sharp fielding run-out of Tazmin Brits (23) gave India the early breakthrough, while Sree Charani, Shafali Verma, and Deepti Sharma ran through the middle order.
Deepti produced a match-winning spell, taking five wickets and effecting two run-outs to seal the triumph.
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Historic Moment for Indian Women’s Cricket
India bowled South Africa out for 246, securing a 52-run win and their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title.
The victory marks a milestone moment for Indian women’s cricket, reflecting their consistency, depth, and belief on the world stage.
