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🏏🇮🇳 India Women crowned world champions after a 52-run win
India Women scripted history at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, as they defeated South Africa Women by 52 runs to claim the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 title. It was a moment of pride, power, and poise — the perfect end to a dream campaign.
The Women in Blue not only lifted the trophy but also showcased how far Indian women’s cricket has come. Moreover, their victory symbolized dominance, unity, and belief on the world stage.
🔥 India Women dominate the final through Shafali Verma’s brilliance
From the very first over, India Women displayed intent and energy. Shafali Verma (87 off 78) led the charge with fearless stroke play, striking seven fours and two sixes. Her explosive partnership of 104 runs with Smriti Mandhana (45 off 58) gave India a flying start and immediate control.
As the innings progressed, Jemimah Rodrigues (24) and Harmanpreet Kaur (20) added crucial runs to maintain momentum. Deepti Sharma, however, was the backbone of the innings, crafting a composed 58 off 58 balls. In addition, Richa Ghosh (34 off 24) accelerated the scoring in the death overs. Consequently, India posted a commanding total of 298/7 in 50 overs.
🏏 India Women Innings – 298/7 (50 Overs)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | c Sinalo Jafta b Chloe Tryon | 45 | 58 | 8 | 0 | 77.59 |
| Shafali Verma | c Sune Luus b Ayabonga Khaka | 87 | 78 | 7 | 2 | 111.54 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | c Laura Wolvaardt b Ayabonga Khaka | 24 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 64.86 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | b Nonkululeko Mlaba | 20 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 68.97 |
| Deepti Sharma | run out (Tryon/Jafta) | 58 | 58 | 3 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Amanjot Kaur | c & b Nadine de Klerk | 12 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Richa Ghosh (wk) | c Dercksen b Ayabonga Khaka | 34 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 141.67 |
| Radha Yadav | not out | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras (15) | (b 0, lb 2, w 12, nb 1) | |||||
| Total | 298-7 (50 Overs, RR: 5.96) |
Bowling (South Africa Women):
Kapp 10-1-59-0 | Khaka 9-0-58-3 | Mlaba 10-0-47-1 | de Klerk 9-0-52-1 | Luus 5-0-34-0 | Tryon 7-0-46-1
💫 India Women rely on Deepti Sharma’s all-round heroics
With the ball, India Women continued their dominance. Deepti Sharma turned the match decisively in India’s favor, taking 5 wickets for 39 runs. Her spell changed the course of the game, removing the dangerous Laura Wolvaardt, who was threatening to take the chase deep.
Furthermore, Deepti’s accuracy and calmness under pressure reflected her maturity. She didn’t just pick wickets — she broke partnerships exactly when India needed it most. Therefore, her all-round contribution earned her the Player of the Series award.
🇿🇦 South Africa fight hard but India Women stay dominant
South Africa’s skipper Laura Wolvaardt fought valiantly with a breathtaking 101 off 98 balls, yet her lone resistance wasn’t enough. Despite her best efforts, wickets kept falling regularly. Annerie Dercksen (35) and Sune Luus (25) tried to rebuild, but Deepti’s control and Shafali Verma’s (2/36) breakthroughs left them struggling.
As a result, South Africa Women were bowled out for 246 in 45.3 overs, giving India a comprehensive 52-run victory.
🏏 South Africa Women Innings – 246/10 (45.3 Overs)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Wolvaardt (c) | c Amanjot Kaur b Deepti Sharma | 101 | 98 | 11 | 1 | 103.06 |
| Tazmin Brits | run out (Amanjot Kaur) | 23 | 35 | 2 | 1 | 65.71 |
| Anneke Bosch | lbw b Shree Charani | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sune Luus | c & b Shafali Verma | 25 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 80.65 |
| Marizanne Kapp | c Richa Ghosh b Shafali Verma | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Sinalo Jafta (wk) | c Radha Yadav b Deepti Sharma | 16 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 55.17 |
| Annerie Dercksen | b Deepti Sharma | 35 | 37 | 1 | 2 | 94.59 |
| Chloe Tryon | lbw b Deepti Sharma | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.50 |
| Nadine de Klerk | c Harmanpreet Kaur b Deepti Sharma | 18 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 94.74 |
| Ayabonga Khaka | run out (Deepti Sharma/Richa Ghosh) | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras (14) | (b 0, lb 0, w 12, nb 2) | |||||
| Total | 246-10 (45.3 Overs, RR: 5.41) |
Bowling (India Women):
Renuka 8-0-28-0 | Kranti 3-0-16-0 | Deepti 9.3-0-39-5 | Shafali 7-0-36-2 | Charani 9-0-48-1 | Amanjot 4-0-34-0 | Radha 5-0-45-0
💙 India Women’s teamwork seals the title
Every player stepped up when needed. Richa Ghosh’s late fireworks, Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership, and Renuka Singh’s tight bowling all played key roles. Moreover, the team’s unity and fearless attitude defined their title-winning run.
In addition, the electric fielding and positive body language of India Women reflected their confidence and hunger to win.
💰 BCCI rewards India Women with ₹51 Crores
After the final, the BCCI announced a ₹51 crore reward for India Women — a gesture celebrating their grit and success. Furthermore, it highlights the rapid growth and respect women’s cricket continues to earn in India.
🌍 India Women — the new queens of world cricket
Ultimately, India Women didn’t just win a trophy — they won hearts. From Shafali’s fearless shots to Deepti’s world-class spell, their performance was a complete display of dominance and teamwork.
Therefore, this triumph will remain a golden chapter in Indian cricket history — a victory built on belief, unity, and excellence. 🇮🇳
🏅 Player of the Match: Shafali Verma
🏆 Player of the Series: Deepti Sharma
