By Admin 
The Indian women’s team created history in the final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. India won the World Cup for the first time by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the title match played at DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. This victory became the proudest moment in the history of Indian women’s cricket, in which three players of the team – Amanjot Kaur, Deepti Sharma and Shefali Verma played a decisive role.
Shefali’s explosive performance
Opener Shefali Verma gave a strong start to the team with her aggressive batting. He played an innings of 87 runs, in which he hit a flurry of fours and sixes. Along with batting, Shefali also did wonders with the ball and took two important wickets. His all-round performance in a big match like the final proved to be the foundation of India’s victory.
Deepti Sharma became ‘match winner’
Deepti Sharma once again proved that she is the most reliable player of Team India. He not only played a useful inning of 58 runs, but also brought the South African team to its knees in bowling. Deepti took five wickets for just 39 runs in 9.3 overs. His spell became the turning point of the match, which reduced Africa’s innings to 246 runs.
Charismatic fielding of Amanjot
Amanjot Kaur’s fielding stood out in the final. When South Africa’s opening pair was becoming dangerous, Amanjot gave India the first breakthrough by running out Tajmin Britts with a bullet throw. After this, she completely changed the course of the match by taking a brilliant catch of South African captain Laura Wolvaardt. These two decisive moments of his proved to be the real ‘game changers’ hidden in India’s victory.
South Africa’s good start was ruined
South Africa had made a good start while chasing the target. Captain Laura Wolwart and Tajmin Britts made a partnership of 51 runs, but after that the Indian bowlers made a comeback. Sune Luus (25) and Annery Derksen (35) tried, but all got caught in the spin net of Deepti Sharma.