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India Women defeat South Africa by 52 runs to win maiden Cricket World Cup title

Sports | Dated: 03 Nov 2025

The India Women's cricket team clinched their maiden ICC Women's World Cup title (50-over format) with a 52-run victory over South Africa in the final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Shafali Verma was named Player of the Match for her aggressive 87-run innings, while Deepti Sharma was the Player of the Tournament for her all-round performance, which included a match-winning five-wicket haul in the final. The victory marked a historic moment for Indian cricket.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final.
  • Shafali Verma was named Player of the Match for her 87 runs.
  • Deepti Sharma was named Player of the Tournament and took a five-wicket haul in the final.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • India won the title for the first time in the 50-over format.
  • The win came after chasing down a target set by the opponent in the semi-final.
  • South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt was the tournament's top run-scorer.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who was named the Player of the Match in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Final?

Correct Answer: Shafali Verma

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Women's Cricket World Cup

  • (i) Host Country – India (co-hosted with Sri Lanka) (ii) Format – ODI (50 Overs)
  • (iii) Venue for Final – DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai (iv) Previous Winners – Australia (Most Titles)