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India Wins Maiden ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Title

Navi Mumbai, November 2, 2025 – In a historic triumph, the Indian women's cricket team clinched their first-ever ICC Women's Cricket World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final at the DY Patil Stadium. This victory ends a 20-year wait since their runners-up finish in 2005 and marks a landmark moment for women's cricket in India, drawing record crowds and global attention.

Match Summary

India's Innings: Batting first, India posted a commanding total of 298/7 in 50 overs. Opener Shafali Verma starred with a scintillating 87 off 72 balls, providing an explosive start alongside Smriti Mandhana's steady support. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur contributed a composed 89, anchoring the innings, while Jemimah Rodrigues remained unbeaten on 127 earlier in the tournament's semifinals, setting the tone for the campaign.

South Africa's Chase: Chasing 299, South Africa started strongly with Laura Wolvaardt's half-century but crumbled under pressure, bowled out for 246 in 45.3 overs. Deepti Sharma was the standout performer, claiming a five-wicket haul (5/45), her spin dismantling the Proteas' middle order. Shafali Verma also chipped in with two crucial wickets.

Key moments included Aman jot Kaur's vital catch to dismiss Wolvaardt and Harmanpreet Kaur's match-sealing catch off the final wicket. Rain threats loomed but the match proceeded uninterrupted, with fireworks lighting up the sky as India lifted the trophy.

Player Reactions and Highlights

Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain): "This success is well worth the wait. I couldn't be prouder of this team – we've scripted history together." Overcome with emotion, she dedicated the win to the nation's support and mentors like Sachin Tendulkar, who inspired Shafali Verma during the chase.

-Smriti Mandhana: "We'll take the 45 days of not sleeping every night for this moment. It's a dream come true."

- Deepti Sharma (Player of the Match): Her all-round brilliance, including key contributions with the bat in earlier games, earned her the final's top honors.

- South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt graciously reflected: "Unfortunate to end on the losing side, but we'll grow from this. They were brilliant today."

Standout tournament stats:

- Marizanne Kapp (South Africa) broke records as the highest wicket-taker in Women's ODI World Cups.

- Pratika Rawal (India) became the joint-fastest to 1,000 ODI runs in 23 innings.

- India's 340 against New Zealand was their highest World Cup total.

Broader Impact

The tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, featured a record prize pool of USD 15 million – a 297% increase from 2022 – with winners India pocketing USD 4.48 million, surpassing the men's 2023 edition. This underscores growing gender equity in cricket. The final, broadcast on Star Sports, saw packed stadiums and viral social media buzz, with celebrations spilling into Diwali festivities.

India joins England (2017), Australia (multiple titles), and others as World Cup champions. Full list of winners:

- 1973: England

- 1977: England

- 1982: England

- 1988: Australia

- 1993: England

- 1997: Australia

- 2000: New Zealand

- 2005: Australia

- 2009: England

- 2013: Australia

- 2017: England

- 2022: Australia

- 2025: India