Archive · 3 Nov 2025
India Claims Maiden Women's ODI World Cup Title Against South Africa
India's women's cricket team just won the biggest championship in the world!
They played against South Africa in the final and won by 52 runs.
Two amazing players, Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma, helped a lot by both scoring many runs and taking important wickets.
Deepti Sharma was especially great, taking five wickets!
This is a super special win because it's the very first time India has won this World Cup.
Many important people, like the Prime Minister and famous cricketers, are celebrating this historic achievement.
India's Women's Cricket Team won their first-ever ICC Women's ODI World Cup title by defeating South Africa.
The final match was played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and India won by 52 runs.
Deepti Sharma was a standout performer, taking five wickets and scoring over 50 runs, while Shafali Verma also contributed with bat and ball.
India posted a total of 298 runs, and South Africa was bowled out for 246.
This historic victory marks a significant milestone for women's cricket in India.
- Who
- India's Women's Cricket Team
- What
- Won the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025
- When
- November 2, 2025
- Where
- DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
- Why
- Defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final to secure their maiden title.
India
South Africa
Match Result
India
Won the final by 52 runs to become World Champions.
South Africa
Finished as runners-up after being defeated in the final.
Key Performances
India
Deepti Sharma (5 wickets, 50+ runs), Shafali Verma (50+ runs, 2 wickets), Smriti Mandhana (45 runs).
South Africa
Laura Wolvaardt (101 runs).
- Event
- ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Final
- Date
- November 2, 2025
- Venue
- DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
- Result
- India won by 52 runs
- Key Players (India)
- Deepti Sharma (5 wickets, 50+ runs), Shafali Verma (50+ runs, 2 wickets), Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain)
- Key Player (South Africa)
- Laura Wolvaardt (101 runs)
- Significance
- India's first Women's ODI World Cup title
Sources
Politicians, Sports Stars, Celebrities Hail India’s Win in Women’s WC
Harmanpreet Kaur Now In The Big Leagues With Kapil Dev & MS Dhoni Following Historic Women's ODI World Cup Triumph
Virat Kohli Leads Charge As Cricket Fraternity Bow Down To New ODI Women's World Champion, Harmanpreet Kaur-led Team India
PM Modi hails 'spectacular win' by India's women's team
Deepti Sharma Achieves Historic Feat Never Done By Any Male Cricketer; Becomes First Player In The World To...
Virat Kohli Leads Celebrations After India’s Historic Women’s World Cup Victory
That World Champion Feeling! Indian Women's Team Lifts Historic Women's World Cup Trophy For The First Time Ever | WATCH
Indian Women Reach Promised Land! Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma Haunt South Africa In Maiden ICC WWC Title
Smriti Mandhana Speaks Her Heart Out; Reveals Biggest Difference After India Clinch Maiden Women's WC: 'So Positive, So Connected'
