Fans go wild as Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma lead India to maiden Women’s World Cup triumph with dazzling win over South Africa in Navi Mumbai

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India Women created history at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, lifting their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title after a commanding 52-run win over South Africa Women in the grand finale. Powered by Shafali Verma’s explosive 87 and Deepti Sharma’s all-round brilliance, India outplayed the Proteas in every department to script a golden chapter in women’s cricket history.

Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, South Africa were met with fierce resistance from India’s top order. Shafali, known for her fearless approach, once again rose to the occasion, smashing a blistering 87 off 78 balls, decorated with seven boundaries and two sixes. Her partnership with Smriti Mandhana, who contributed a fluent 45 off 58 balls, gave India the perfect foundation in front of a roaring home crowd.

After both openers departed, Jemimah Rodrigues (24) and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (20) steadied the innings before Deepti took charge in the latter half. The left-hander played with composure and class, notching up a vital 58 off 58 deliveries, featuring three fours and a six. Richa Ghosh’s quickfire 34 off 24 further accelerated India’s total as the Women in Blue posted an imposing 298/7 in 50 overs.

For South Africa, Ayabonga Khaka was the standout performer, claiming 3 for 58, while Nonkululeko Mlaba, Nadine de Klerk, and Chloe Tryon chipped in with one wicket each. Despite disciplined spells from the Proteas, India’s batting depth ensured a strong finish.

Chasing 299 under lights, South Africa began steadily with Laura Wolvaardt once again leading from the front. The skipper crafted a magnificent 101 off 98 balls, studded with 11 boundaries and a six, keeping South Africa’s hopes alive. She found brief support from Tazmin Brits (23) and Sune Luus (25), but India’s bowlers struck at regular intervals to apply pressure.

The breakthrough came from a surprise source — Shafali Verma. The young all-rounder, fresh from her batting heroics, turned the game with the ball by dismissing Luus and Marizanne Kapp in quick succession. Her double strike rattled the Proteas, shifting momentum decisively towards India.

The rest was Deepti’s show. The experienced off-spinner bowled with guile and control, dismantling the middle and lower order to finish with match-winning figures of 5 for 39 in 9.3 overs. Her spell ensured South Africa’s chase ended at 246 all out in 45.3 overs, despite late resistance from Annerie Dercksen (35) and Nadine de Klerk (18).

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8️⃣7️⃣ runs with the bat 💪2️⃣/3️⃣6️⃣ with the ball ☝

For her impactful performance in the #Final, Shafali Verma wins the Player of the Match award 🏅

Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/TIbbeE4ViO#TeamIndia | #WomenInBlue | #CWC25 | #INDvSA | @TheShafaliVerma

— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) November 2, 2025

A spectacular win by the Indian team in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Finals. Their performance in the final was marked by great skill and confidence. The team showed exceptional teamwork and tenacity throughout the tournament. Congratulations to our players. This…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 2, 2025

Euphoric. Proud. Grateful. A historic and special moment for Indian women’s cricket. 🇮🇳 ✨💙#CWC25 #TeamIndia #WomenInBlue

— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) November 2, 2025

Jay Shah and Family with Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana 🔥

— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) November 2, 2025

WORLD CHAMPIONS 🇮🇳🏆#doneanddusted

— Sushma Verma (@ImSushVerma) November 2, 2025

Rohit Sharma in tears 🥺

— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) November 2, 2025

Congratulations India on winning the World Cup 👏🏼 Wasn’t to be for us but we will be back and thank you for the support as always ❤️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

— Danielle Wyatt-Hodge (@Danni_Wyatt) November 2, 2025

Team India wins the Women's World Cup 2025 👏🙌#CWC25 #TeamIndia

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) November 2, 2025

WHAT A WIN!!!!!!!!! 🏆 🇮🇳

INCREDIBLY PROUD of this team — the belief.. the heart..the fight! Overwhelming emotions.. Joy out of bounds!!! To the wonderful #womeninblue .. you’ve just made history! 🫡 🥹♥️

— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) November 2, 2025

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 🇮🇳🏆

India clinch their maiden Women’s @cricketworldcup title at #CWC25 🤩

— ICC (@ICC) November 2, 2025

Was just completely surreal to be at the game to witness history – women in blue you have made all 1.46 Billion of us so so proud! @BCCIWomen defining moment for our country. This will propel the game forward and take it to new heights. Silent salute to all those woman who played…

— Parth Jindal (@ParthJindal11) November 2, 2025

Years of belief and heartbreak wrapped up in one hug 🥹💗

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) November 2, 2025

. @Deepti_Sharma06 What an asset. A little underrated at times but if you need a job to get done, look no further. Well done 👏🏼 👏🏼

— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) November 2, 2025

A moment for the ages,Carved on glory’s pages! ✨🥳#CWC25

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) November 2, 2025

Many congratulations to @ImHarmanpreet and her team on a historic World Cup win! 👏 Your skill, determination and spirit have inspired a generation and made the nation immensely proud. 🇮🇳 #WorldChampions #IndWvsSAW

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) November 2, 2025

World Champions 🙏🏼 Heartiest congratulations to Team India on winning the World Cup. 🇮🇳 A truly inspirational performance that has not only brought immense pride to the nation but also inspired a generation to dream big. This is a win that will echo through generations.…

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 2, 2025

1983 – Kapil Dev 🇮🇳2011 – MS Dhoni 💙2025 – Harmanpreet Kaur 👑

The legacy continues.H KAUR joins the elite list of World Cup-winning Indian captains! 🏆🥹✨#TeamIndia #INDWvsSAW

— MS Dhoni Fans Official (@msdfansofficial) November 2, 2025

Nov 02, 2025. As big for the women's game as June 25, 1983, or April 02, 2011? Or, as I believe, as big as Sep 24, 2007?

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 2, 2025

Many congratulations to @BCCIWomen for winning the World Cup. Brilliant play. Deepti sharma what a player you are. Shafali well done 👏

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 2, 2025

1983 inspired an entire generation to dream big and chase those dreams. 🏏

Today, our Women’s Cricket Team has done something truly special. They have inspired countless young girls across the country to pick up a bat and ball, take the field and believe that they too can lift…

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 2, 2025

We are World Champions 👑 History has been scripted! Congratulations and very well played @BCCIWomen. You’ve made us proud👏 Jai Hind 🇮🇳

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 2, 2025

Congratulations Team India. Hold your heads high, @ProteasWomenCSA. The global women’s game is booming… what a final, what a tournament! #CWC25

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) November 2, 2025

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