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.

Opener Shafali Verma scored 87 off 78 balls as India reached 298-7 in 50 overs against South Africa in the Women’s Cricket World Cup final on Sunday. Verma scored her career-best score as the Proteas were set a challenging target at the DY Patil Stadium.

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)

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.

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Deepti Sharma played a major role in India's historic triumph with her all-round brilliance. She hit run-a-ball 58 earlier with the bat and registered five scalps.

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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

The 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup marked a historic moment for Indian cricket, as the women's team secured its maiden World Cup title. This victory is not just about lifting the trophy; it's a story of grit,