US EditionIndia Beats South Africa to Win Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Title
India set a target of 299 runs and Deepti Sharma's five-wicket haul led to a 52-run victory over South Africa for their first ICC Women's ODI World Cup title.
- On November 2 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, India women's cricket team beat South Africa women's cricket team by 52 runs to clinch their maiden ICC Women's ODI World Cup title.
- India set a demanding 299 total, with key contributions from Richa Ghosh and Shafali Verma after Smriti Mandhana's early loss.
- Deepti Sharma delivered a match-defining performance, scoring 58 runs and taking five wickets for 39 in 9.3 overs, becoming the first to achieve this in an ODI knockout game and second after Anya Shrubsole in a Women's World Cup final.
- The win triggered late-night celebrations with a capacity crowd, Deepti Sharma collected the Player of the Tournament award, and Harmanpreet Kaur and Shafali Verma shared on-field embraces.
- Sharma's career milestones show broader significance, as she became the first cricketer with 215 runs and 22 wickets this year and scored 188 vs Ireland in a 320-run opening stand with Punam Raut.
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