ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: India Creates History, Defeats South Africa To Win Maiden Title

After a 52-year-long wait, India’s daughters have made history. Under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian women’s cricket team lifted the ICC One Day World Cup trophy for the first time, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium. Batting first after South Africa won the toss and chose to field, India posted a strong total of 298/7. Shafali Verma emerged as the star performer with a stunning 87 runs and two crucial wickets, earning her the Player of the Match title. Deepti Sharma showcased an all-round masterclass, scoring 58 runs and taking five wickets, which secured her the Player of the Tournament award.Following this historic victory, celebrations erupted across India from Agra, Deepti’s hometown, to Haryana’s Rohtak, where Shafali’s family rejoiced. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and several cricketing legends including Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli congratulated the team for their remarkable achievement. The BCCI announced a ₹11 crore reward for the champions. The triumph marked a new era for Indian women’s cricket, inspiring millions across the nation.