Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Shafali Verma's 87, Deepti Sharma's 58 lead India to 298/6 in World Cup Final
In the Women's Cricket World Cup final, India batted first after a delay due to rain.
Opener Shafali Verma had a fantastic innings, scoring 87 runs and building a strong partnership with Smriti Mandhana, who scored 45.
They got India off to a great start.
Although South Africa's bowlers took some quick wickets in the middle of the game, Deepti Sharma played a steady innings, scoring 58 runs.
Richa Ghosh also contributed with a quick 34 runs.
Thanks to these efforts, India managed to set a challenging score of 298 runs for South Africa to chase in the final.
Shafali Verma scored a blistering 87 off 78 balls, including seven fours and two sixes.
Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma established a 104-run opening partnership at nearly seven runs per over.
Deepti Sharma anchored the innings with a composed 58 off 53 balls, her 18th ODI half-century.
Ayabonga Khaka was the pick of the South African bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 58 runs.
India set South Africa a target of 299 runs in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup final.
- Who
- Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (India); Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba (South Africa)
- What
- India posted a total of 298/6 in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup final.
- When
- Sunday, November 2, 2025
- Where
- DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
- Why
- To set a challenging target for South Africa in the World Cup final.
- Match
- India vs South Africa, Women's ODI World Cup Final
- Result
- India scored 298/6
- Toss
- South Africa chose to bowl
- Delayed Start
- Two-hour delay due to wet outfield
- Key Scorers
- Shafali Verma (87), Smriti Mandhana (45), Deepti Sharma (58), Richa Ghosh (34)
- Key Bowlers (SA)
- Ayabonga Khaka (3/58), Nonkululeko Mlaba (1/47)
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