Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Shafali Verma’s Heroic Knock
- 3. Deepti Sharma — Player of the Tournament
- 4. South Africa’s Lone Warrior
- 5. Harmanpreet Kaur’s Emotional Words
- 6. India’s Journey to Glory
- 7. What This Win Means for Indian Cricket
1. Introduction: A Historic Night for Indian Cricket
On November 2, 2025, the Indian women’s cricket team made history by winning their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai.
The victory united a nation — from big cities to small towns, celebrations erupted with fireworks, drums, and fans waving the tricolour. It wasn’t just a sporting win; it was a moment of national pride.
2. Shafali Verma’s Heroic Knock
Young opener Shafali Verma led India’s charge with a career-best 87 off 78 balls, helping the team post 298/7. Partnering with Smriti Mandhana (45), she built a solid 104-run opening stand.
Later, Verma took 2 wickets for 36 runs and was named Player of the Match, becoming the youngest ever (21 years, 278 days) to win the award in a World Cup final.
“Everyone told me how important the final was, so I only focused on making runs today. My mind was clear,” said Verma.
3. Deepti Sharma — Player of the Tournament
All-rounder Deepti Sharma produced a match-winning all-round performance — scoring 58 runs and taking 5 for 39. Her consistent brilliance earned her the Player of the Tournament title with 22 wickets and 215 runs across nine games.
“I like challenges and I dedicate this trophy to my parents,” Deepti said emotionally after the match.
4. South Africa’s Lone Warrior: Laura Wolvaardt
Chasing 299, South Africa’s captain Laura Wolvaardt played a valiant knock of 101 off 98 balls. Despite her effort, India’s bowlers — led by Deepti Sharma — bowled South Africa out for 246 in 45.3 overs.
Wolvaardt finished as the tournament’s top scorer with 571 runs at an average of 71.37.
5. Harmanpreet Kaur’s Emotional Words
After two heartbreaks in 2005 and 2017, captain Harmanpreet Kaur finally lifted the trophy for India. Overwhelmed with emotion, she said:
“We were waiting for this moment, and now it has come. We want to make this a habit.”
6. India’s Journey to Glory
India’s campaign was built on teamwork and fearless cricket. Richa Ghosh’s late fireworks, Mandhana’s stability, and the bowling brilliance of Renuka Thakur and Pooja Vastrakar shaped India’s title run.
Despite a two-hour rain delay, the final went smoothly with no overs lost. India dominated throughout the tournament, defeating heavyweights like Australia and England to reach the final.
What a proud moment for every Indian! 🇮🇳
— Sambit Patra (@sambitswaraj) November 2, 2025
Our women’s cricket team has scripted history by winning the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. 🏏
This triumph is a shining example of India’s unstoppable Nari Shakti.#INDWvsSAW #WomensWorldCup2025 pic.twitter.com/Q8wLJfbP5i
7. What This Win Means for Indian Cricket
India became only the fifth nation to win the ICC Women’s World Cup, ending Australia and England’s long-standing dominance. It also marked the first new champion in 25 years.
This victory is more than a milestone — it symbolizes a new era in women’s cricket and inspires a generation of young players to dream big.
