ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 | India Crowned World Champions After Beating South Africa by 52 Runs

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India Women created history by winning their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final.

India lifted their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title with a 52-run win over South Africa in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Defending 299, India bowled out South Africa for 246 in 45.3 overs. Deepti Sharma starred with the ball, delivering a brilliant spell that earned her a five-wicket haul. Laura Wolvaardt’s century (101) kept South Africa’s hopes alive, but wickets fell steadily at the other end. Shafali Verma provided crucial breakthroughs, removing Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp in quick succession.

Earlier, South Africa made a strong start through Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits before Amanjot Kaur’s direct hit ended the partnership. Bosch departed for a duck soon after and the chase lost momentum. Deepti then ripped through the middle and lower order to complete the win.

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In the first innings, India posted 298/7 in 50 overs after being asked to bat first. Shafali Verma led the charge with a fluent 87 off 78 balls, while Deepti Sharma anchored the innings with an unbeaten 58 off 58 deliveries. Smriti Mandhana provided the start, scoring 45 off 58 before falling to Chloe Tryon. India reached 50 in 6.3 overs and raced to 102 without loss by the 18th over. Jemimah Rodrigues added 24, and Harmanpreet Kaur made 20 as India maintained a steady scoring rate. Richa Ghosh chipped in with 34 off 24 balls in the closing overs.

Written by Lakshmi G Menon · In: Cricket News
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