India Crowned World Champions! Women’s Team Clinches First-Ever World Cup with 52-Run Win Over South Africa

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian women's team created history as they won their maiden World Cup title on Sunday night at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Team India won the final match against South Africa by a convincing 52-run victory. Captain Harmanpreet took a brilliant catch off Nadine de Klerk off Deepti Sharma's bowling. As soon as the ball flew out of the air, the entire team ran to the Indian captain to celebrate the achievement. All the players' eyes welled with joy, and the stadium erupted in applause. Rohit Sharma, sitting in the stands, was also seen breaking down in tears.

Following India's victory, the entire stadium erupted in celebration. Everyone was celebrating the victory of their daughters. After the win, cameras quickly focused on Rohit Sharma, seated in the stands. He was first seen applauding and cheering the women's team as they celebrated on the field. Immediately, the cameras zoomed in on his face, and amidst fireworks in the stadium, the former Indian captain broke down in tears.

The Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 final between India and South Africa was delayed by two hours due to rain in Navi Mumbai. South African captain Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and elected to bowl first. Shafali Verma's 87-run innings helped India post 298 runs. The Indian women's team then bowled out the Proteas for 246, securing a resounding 52-run victory.

Shafali Verma was not part of the 15-member Indian squad at the start of the Women's World Cup. She was included in the team after Pratika Rawal was injured. In the final, Shafali played a brilliant innings of 87 runs as an opener and also took two crucial wickets for 36 runs in 7 overs. She dismissed Sune Luus Marijne Kapp. For this outstanding performance, Shafali was awarded the Player of the Match award.