India Clinches Maiden Women’s World Cup Title, Defeats South Africa by 52 Runs
India made history by winning their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup title after defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final match of the 2025 tournament.
According to Observer Guardian, the thrilling contest took place at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium, where the Indian women’s team displayed exceptional skill and composure to secure a landmark victory in front of a packed home crowd.
Batting first, India posted a competitive total of 298 for 7 in their allotted 50 overs. Shafali Verma top-scored with a superb 87 runs, while Deepti Sharma contributed 58 and Smriti Mandhana added a valuable 45 runs to the total.
South Africa, in pursuit of 299, struggled against India’s disciplined bowling attack and were bowled out for 246 runs. Ayabonga Khaka was the standout performer for South Africa with three wickets, but her efforts couldn’t stop India’s dominant display.
Cricket analysts from Observer Guardian praised India’s consistent form throughout the tournament, noting that their combination of young talent and experienced players finally brought them the glory they had long been chasing.
This victory marks a monumental moment for Indian women’s cricket, symbolizing the rise of a new era in the global game.
