By Sushant Agarwal
Published on | Nov 03, 2025
India’s women scripted history, lifting their first-ever World Cup after defeating South Africa. A night of glory, tears & pride at DY Patil Stadium.
India posted a formidable 298, putting immense pressure on South Africa, who ultimately fell short by 52 runs in a high-stakes chase.
Deepti Sharma’s all-round brilliance helped India build a competitive total, combining elegant strokes with a key fifer.
Shafali Verma’s explosive batting set the tone, giving India an early advantage and momentum that carried through the innings.
As South Africa fell short, tears of joy and relief streamed down players’ faces. This win was decades in the making.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur touched the feet of coach Amol Mazumdar in gratitude, acknowledging his guidance throughout the tournament.
India lifted the World Cup trophy, hands raised, smiles beaming — a moment that will inspire generations of cricketers.
The team celebrated together, hugging, dancing, and soaking in the historic achievement as a united force.
Crowds erupted with chants of “India! India!” as millions of fans across the country joined in the euphoria.
This historic win marks a turning point for Indian women’s cricket. With hearts full of pride, the team has carved its place in history.