India, World Cup and Final
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Deepti Sharma and Shafali Varma emerged as heroes. The Indian women’s team etched its name in history, becoming world champions for the first time after beating South Africa by 52 runs in the final. |
After two runners-up finishes in 2005 and 2017, the Indian team finally became third time lucky as they defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final to lift maiden silverware.
India's players celebrate the dismissal of South Africa's captain Laura Wolvaardt during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup final match between India and South Africa in Navi Mumbai, India, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)
India were crowned Womens Cricket World Cup champions for the first time ever after beating South Africa in the final; India beat seven-time title holders Australia in the semi-final; England were kno