India created history at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, lifting their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup title after a commanding 52-run victory over South Africa in the 2025 final.

Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma propel India to Women’s World Cup triumph

The win marked a defining moment for Indian women’s cricket, showcasing their rise as a global force and ending years of near misses on the world stage. Batting first, India posted a formidable total of 298/7, built around a fearless innings from Shafali Verma, who struck a superb 87 off 78 balls. She shared a 104-run opening stand with Smriti Mandhana (45) – only the second century opening 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, ensuring India crossed the 290-mark and set South Africa a daunting target in front of a packed home crowd.

India’s bowling unit, led by Deepti Sharma, produced a match-winning display to seal the nation’s long-awaited world title. Deepti followed her batting heroics with an extraordinary five-wicket haul (5/39), ripping through South Africa’s middle order with her precision and flight. She also created history by becoming the first player in Women’s World Cup knockout history to score a fifty and take a five-for in the same match. Supported by Shafali’s two wickets and a disciplined spell from Sree Charani, India bowled out South Africa for 246 in 45.3 overs.

For South Africa, captain Laura Wolvaardt scored a brilliant 101 off 98 balls, keeping her team in contention before India’s spinners turned the game decisively.

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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 done something truly special. They have inspired countless young girls across the country to pick up a bat and ball, take the field and believe that they too can lift… pic.twitter.com/YiFeqpRipc

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 2, 2025

Champions of the World 💙🇮🇳

I’ve seen this dream for over two decades, to watch the Indian women lift that World Cup trophy.

Tonight, that dream finally came true.

From the heartbreak of 2005 to the fight of 2017, every tear, every sacrifice, every young girl who picked up a… pic.twitter.com/MgClC7QE9J

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) November 2, 2025

You have not just created history, you’ve created a legacy that will inspire generations of girls! #LegendsForever 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/51k29fIAO4

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 3, 2025

A new era of Indian cricket begins, all thanks to the grit, determination and skill of our women in blue 💙

A team built on unbreakable spirit came together to create a moment the world will never forget. They put their bodies on the line for this dream and made sure they saw it… pic.twitter.com/7nqkfPTo0W

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) November 2, 2025

World Champions 🙏🏼 Heartiest congratulations to Team India on winning the World Cup. 🇮🇳 A truly inspirational performance that has not only brought immense pride to the nation but also inspired a generation to dream big. This is a win that will echo through generations.… pic.twitter.com/gBK8BZdBTB

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 2, 2025

Champions!

Har chauke har wicket, apne Jajbe se poore desh ka dil jeet liya! Proud of our World Champion girls 🇮🇳

What a victory. @ImHarmanpreet Kaur aur unki team ne poori generation ko sapna de diya jeetne ka, ladne ka, chamakne ka! 🇮🇳#CWC25 pic.twitter.com/wsDS8tFPTy

— Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 2, 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 as well, fought with heart and made the final a true contest of champions 🏆

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) November 2, 2025

WHAT A WIN!!!!!!!!! 🏆 🇮🇳

INCREDIBLY PROUD of this team — the belief.. the heart..the fight! Overwhelming emotions.. Joy out of bounds!!! To the wonderful #womeninblue .. you’ve just made history! 🫡 🥹♥️

— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) November 2, 2025

Privileged to get the opportunity to call the final moments of #WWC25

Girls have created magic. History.
Women Cricket will never the same again.

Thank you, @JioHotstar @StarSportsIndia for this opportunity of a lifetime. 😇 pic.twitter.com/220zX1yFCm

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 3, 2025

Massive congratulations to our Indian Women’s Team. You’ve made the entire nation proud. What a win, what a story! 💙🏆🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/9zFeFrVgCz

— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) November 2, 2025

Also READ: Fans go wild as Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma lead India to maiden Women’s World Cup triumph with dazzling win over South Africa in Navi Mumbai

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