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Published By : Tuhina Sahoo | November 3, 2025 7:16 AM
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India's long wait for a women's cricket world title is over. The host nation secured a historic ODI World Cup victory in Navi Mumbai, defeating a resilient South African side by 52 runs in a final filled with tension and outstanding individual performances. The triumph was built on the exceptional all-round contributions of Deepti Sharma and ShafaliVerma.

India was put in to bat and immediately set an aggressive tone. ShafaliVerma was the primary architect, scoring a blistering 87 from 78 balls. She formed a formidable 104-run opening partnership with SmritiMandhana, who contributed 45. Despite this explosive start, South Africa’s bowlers, led by AyabongaKhaka (3-58), managed to apply the brakes in the middle and late overs. However, crucial contributions from RichaGhosh (34) and a steady run-a-ball half-century from Deepti Sharma (58) propelled India to a commanding total of 298 for 7.

South Africa’s chase was anchored by a spectacular innings from their captain, Laura Wolvaardt. Continuing her magnificent tournament form, she compiled a brilliant 101 off 98 balls. As long as Wolvaardt was at the crease, South Africa remained a genuine threat to chase down the target. She found support from SuneLuus and later AnnerieDercksen, keeping the host nation's supporters on edge.

The game's pivotal moments came from India's varied bowling attack. ShafaliVerma, known for her batting, delivered an unexpected and crucial spell, claiming two quick wickets to break a threatening partnership. However, the definitive performance belonged to Deepti Sharma. She dismantled the South African middle and lower order, finishing with outstanding figures of 5 for 39. Her most critical wicket was that of Wolvaardt, caught in the deep by a juggling AmanjotKaur. With their captain gone, South Africa's resistance faded, and they were eventually all out for 246.

The 52-run victory margin does not fully capture the tense nature of the contest. The win marks a watershed moment for Indian women's cricket, fulfilling the nation's promise as the sport's emerging powerhouse and ending years of near-misses on the global stage.