India Created history by winning their first ICC Women’s World Cup title after an impressive 52-run win at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. South Africa In the final of 2025.
Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma lead India to Women’s World Cup win
The win marks a defining moment for Indian women’s cricket, showcasing their rise as a global force and ending years of failure on the world stage. Batting first, India posted a strong score of 298/7 on the back of a fearless innings from Shafali Verma, who scored a brilliant 87 off 78 balls. She shared a 104-run partnership with Smriti Mandhana (45) – only the second century partnership in a Women’s World Cup final. Later, Deepti Sharma (58) and Richa Ghosh (34 off 24) added valuable runs in the death overs as India crossed the 290 mark and set South Africa a tough target in front of a packed home crowd.
India’s bowling unit, led by Deepti Sharma, produced a match-winning performance to give the country the long-awaited world title. Deepti followed up her batting heroics by taking an extraordinary five wickets (5/39) and tore apart South Africa’s middle order with her accuracy and flying. She created history by becoming the first player in Women’s World Cup Knockout history to score a half-century and take five wickets in the same match. Supported by two wickets from Shafali and a disciplined spell from Sri Charani, India bowled out South Africa for 246 runs in 45.3 overs.
For South Africa, Captain Laura Wolvaardt scored a brilliant 101 runs in 98 balls.That was before India’s spinners changed the game decisively, keeping their team in contention.
Also read: Women’s World Cup 2025 Final: Complete list of award winners – From Shafali Verma to Deepti Sharma
Here are the reactions from the Indian cricket fraternity:
1983 inspired an entire generation to dream big and chase those dreams.
Today our women’s cricket team has really done something special. She has inspired countless young girls across the country to pick up a bat and a ball, take to the field and believe that they too can pick up a bat and a ball… pic.twitter.com/YiFeqpRipc
– Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) 2 November 2025
Champion of the World 💙🇮🇳
I have dreamed of seeing Indian women lift the World Cup trophy for over two decades.
Tonight that dream finally came true.
From the heartbreak of 2005 to the fight of 2017, every tear, every sacrifice, every young girl who took a step… pic.twitter.com/MgClC7QE9J
– Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) 2 November 2025
You haven’t just made history, you’ve created a legacy that will inspire generations of girls! #LegendsForever pic.twitter.com/51k29fIAO4
– Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) 3 November 2025
A new era of Indian cricket began, thanks to the grit, determination and skill of our women.
A team made up of unbreakable spirit came together to create a moment the world will never forget. He risked his body for this dream and made sure he saw it… pic.twitter.com/7nqkfPTo0W
– Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) 2 November 2025
World Champion 🙏🏼 Hearty congratulations to Team India on winning the World Cup. 🇮🇳 Truly an inspiring performance that has not only brought immense pride to the country but also inspired a generation to dream big. It is a victory that will echo for generations.… pic.twitter.com/gBK8BZdBTB
– VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) 2 November 2025
Champions!
Every four, every wicket, won the hearts of the entire country with his passion! Proud of our world champion girls 🇮🇳
What a victory. @imharmanpreet Kaur and her team gave the dream to an entire generation to win, to fight, to shine!#CWC25 pic.twitter.com/wsDS8tFPTy
– Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 2 November 2025
A remarkable campaign from start to finish – disciplined, fearless and united 🇮🇳
This win is a reflection of the team’s consistency and composure under pressure. Full credit to South Africa too, they fought with all their heart and made the final a real match of champions.– Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) 2 November 2025
What a victory!!!!!!!!!
Incredibly proud of this team – believe..heart..fight! Tremendous emotions… happiness beyond limits!!! to wonderful #womeninblue ..You have created history!
– Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) 2 November 2025
Had the privilege of having the opportunity to call the last moments of #WWC25
The girls have created magic. History.
Women’s cricket will never be the same again.Thank you, @JioHotstar @StarSportsIndia For this opportunity of a lifetime. pic.twitter.com/220zX1yFCm
– Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) 3 November 2025
Many congratulations to our Indian women’s team. You have made the entire country proud. What a victory, what a story! pic.twitter.com/9zFeFrVgCz
-Kuldeep Yadav (@imkuldeep18) 2 November 2025
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