India had suffered final defeats in 2005 and 2017. However, the Indian team secured their first-ever World Cup title in either the ODI or T20I formats. The Women in Blue, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, defeated first-time finalists South Africa by 52 runs at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 2.
"You have not just created history, you've created a legacy that will inspire generations of girls!" Gautam Gambhir wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 3, 2025
India Post 298 Runs After Being Asked to Bat First
India were asked to bat after South Africa chose to bowl first. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma set the tone with a 100-run opening stand. Shafali and Jemimah Rodrigues took India to 166/2. Shafali scored 87 off 78 balls, with seven fours and two sixes.
Harmanpreet Kaur scored 20 off 29 balls, with two fours, while Deepti added 58 off 58 balls, with three fours and a six. Richa Ghosh amassed 34 off 24 balls, with three fours and two sixes.
Shafali Verma Named Player of the Match in Final
Wolvaardt and Annerie Dercksen then added 61 runs for the sixth wicket, reviving South Africa’s hopes. Wolvaardt scored 101 off 98 balls after her 169 in the semifinal.
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