India beat South Africa to win ICC Women’s World Cup final

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📅 Match Overview India beat South Africa to win

Match: India Women vs South Africa Women (Final)
Tournament: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
Venue: Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
Date: 2 November 2025
Result: India won by 52 runs and lifted their first-ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup title

🌟 First Innings – India’s Power-Packed Batting

Team India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, won the toss and chose to bat first. The decision turned out to be golden as openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana gave a fiery start.

Shafali Verma smashed a stunning 87 runs (off 69 balls) with 12 fours and 2 sixes.
Smriti Mandhana contributed a classy 65 runs, building a 126-run partnership for the first wicket.
Middle order star Jemimah Rodrigues anchored the innings with 52 off 45 balls.
Late cameos from Richa Ghosh (28 off 16) and Deepti Sharma (24)* helped India reach a strong 298/7 in 50 overs.

South African bowlers struggled to contain the attack. Only Ayabonga Khaka (2/56) and Marizanne Kapp (1/48) could make some breakthroughs.

💥 Second Innings – Bowlers Seal the Glory

Chasing a big total of 299, South Africa started confidently with Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits. But the Indian bowlers struck at regular intervals.

Deepti Sharma was outstanding with the ball, picking up 3 crucial wickets for 37 runs.
Renuka Thakur Singh took 2 early wickets, putting South Africa under pressure.
Pooja Vastrakar and Radha Yadav also chipped in with important wickets.

Despite Laura Wolvaardt’s 72 (off 80), South Africa fell short and were all out for 246 runs in 47.4 overs.

🏅 Player of the Match

⭐ Shafali Verma — 87 runs off 69 balls
Her explosive batting at the top set the tone for India’s historic victory.

🏆 Player of the Tournament

🏅 Smriti Mandhana — Consistent performer throughout the series, scoring 350+ runs in the tournament.

📊 Key Stats

Category	India	South Africa
Runs	298/7	246 all out
Top Scorer	Shafali Verma (87)	Laura Wolvaardt (72)
Best Bowler	Deepti Sharma (3/37)	Ayabonga Khaka (2/56)
Result	India won by 52 runs	—

🎉 Why This Win Matters

India Women’s first-ever ICC ODI World Cup title.
Redemption after heartbreaks in 2017 (Final loss) and 2022 (semifinal exit).
The victory signals a new era for women’s cricket in India, inspiring millions of young girls.
This win also pushes BCCI to invest more in women’s leagues and grassroots programs.

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❓ FAQs India beat South Africa to win

Q1. Who won the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Final?
➡️ India Women defeated South Africa Women by 52 runs to win their first-ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup.

Q2. Who was the Player of the Match?
➡️ Shafali Verma for her brilliant 87-run knock.

Q3. Where was the final match played?
➡️ The final was held at Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.

Q4. Who captained the Indian team?
➡️ Harmanpreet Kaur led the Indian women’s team to victory.

Q5. What’s next for Team India Women?
➡️ The team will now prepare for the upcoming India vs Australia Women’s T20 series later this month.

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