Indian Women Won the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 🏆
The wait is finally over! The India Women’s Cricket Team etched their name in golden letters by winning the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup — their first-ever World Cup title. Under the inspirational leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, India defeated South Africa Women by 52 runs in the final at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on November 2, 2025.
🏆 Final Match Summary: India vs South Africa
| Match | ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 – Final |
| Date | November 2, 2025 |
| Venue | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| Toss | India won the toss and chose to bat |
| Result | India Women won by 52 runs |
🏏 India Innings Highlights
India displayed excellent temperament on a big stage, setting a challenging total.
India Women – 268/7 in 50 overs
- Shafali Verma – 84 (68 balls, 12×4, 2×6)
- Smriti Mandhana – 67 (91 balls, 8×4)
- Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain) – 45 (56 balls, 1×6, 3×4)
- Richa Ghosh (WK) – 29 (22 balls)
- Extras: 13
- Total: 268/7 (50 overs)
Top SA Bowlers:
- Marizanne Kapp: 2/44 (10 overs)
- Ayabonga Khaka: 2/52 (9 overs)
- Nadine de Klerk: 1/41 (8 overs)
India’s openers built a solid partnership of 118 runs, laying the foundation for a strong total. Shafali Verma’s fearless stroke play and Mandhana’s elegance thrilled the packed stadium.
🏏 South Africa Innings Highlights
South Africa Women – 216 all out in 47.3 overs
- Marizanne Kapp – 58 (67 balls)
- Laura Wolvaardt (Captain) – 47 (59 balls)
- Tazmin Brits – 33 (45 balls)
- Extras: 15
- Total: 216 all out (47.3 overs)
Top Indian Bowlers:
- Deepti Sharma: 3/34 (9 overs)
- Pooja Vastrakar: 2/29 (8 overs)
- Renuka Thakur: 2/40 (10 overs)
- Radha Yadav: 1/35 (8 overs)
South Africa started steadily but struggled against India’s disciplined bowling. Deepti Sharma’s crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs turned the game decisively in India’s favor.
🌟 Player of the Match & Player of the Tournament
- Player of the Match: Shafali Verma – 84 runs (68 balls)
- Player of the Tournament: Shafali Verma (for consistent explosive batting)
🥇 Tournament Awards
| Award | Winner |
| Champion | 🇮🇳 India Women |
| Runner-Up | 🇿🇦 South Africa Women |
| Player of the Tournament | Shafali Verma (India) |
| Best Bowler | Deepti Sharma (18 wickets) |
| Best Batter | Smriti Mandhana (482 runs) |
| Emerging Player | Richa Ghosh (India) |
| Fair Play Award | New Zealand Women |
| Spirit of Cricket Award | South Africa Women |
🏅 India’s Journey to the World Cup Title
| Stage | Opponent | Result |
| Group Stage | England | ✅ Won by 6 wickets |
| Group Stage | Australia | ❌ Lost by 4 runs |
| Group Stage | Sri Lanka | ✅ Won by 8 wickets |
| Semi-Final | New Zealand | ✅ Won by 73 runs |
| Final | South Africa | ✅ Won by 52 runs |
From a strong start to a dominant semi-final performance, India maintained their rhythm throughout the tournament. Each match reflected their growing confidence and teamwork.
💬 Reactions & Celebrations
The victory sent waves of joy across India. Social media flooded with celebratory messages under the hashtag #BharatKiNaariWorldChampion.
Legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Jhulan Goswami congratulated the team for their grit, passion, and discipline.
“This is not just a victory — it’s the rise of Indian women’s cricket,” said Harmanpreet Kaur after lifting the trophy.
💫 What This Win Means for Indian Women’s Cricket
This historic win is more than just a trophy — it’s a turning point. It symbolizes the power of dedication, talent, and dreams. With grassroots programs and increased support from the BCCI, India’s women’s cricket is now set for a new golden era.
📊 Final Scorecard Summary
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
| India Women | 268/7 | 50 overs | — |
| South Africa Women | 216 all out | 47.3 overs | India won by 52 runs |
🏆 Conclusion
The 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup will forever be remembered as the tournament where Team India conquered the world. From Shafali’s explosive batting to Deepti’s match-winning spells, the team showed heart, harmony, and heroism.
As the tricolor waved proudly over Navi Mumbai, one thing became clear — the future of women’s cricket is truly Indian.
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