US EditionList of Captains to Win Women’s ODI World Cup: Harmanpreet Kaur Creates History After Maiden Title
India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in a record chase to claim their first ICC Women's ODI World Cup title, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur's pivotal 89 runs.
- On Sunday , India women's cricket team defeated South Africa women's cricket team by 52 runs to win its first ICC Women's World Cup at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, with Harmanpreet Kaur, India captain, lifting the trophy in her fifth World Cup.
- Years of near-misses and heartbreak, including a narrow loss to England women's cricket team in the 2017 final, set the stage for Harmanpreet Kaur's triumph after playing in Punjab's empty stands.
- Jemimah Rodrigues's unbeaten century and Harmanpreet Kaur's 88-ball 89 completed a world-record chase of a 339-run target, while Shafali Verma took two quick wickets to swing momentum to India.
- Harmanpreet became the oldest captain to win at 36 years and 239 days, with players holding the trophy aloft amid celebrations watched by Rohit Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar.
- The maiden title marks a watershed moment for women's cricket, growing from grassroots origins in small towns and uneven pitches, exemplified by Deepti Sharma's dedication.
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