Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:50pm on 02 Nov 2025,Sunday Sports
India were crowned world champions after winning their first-ever Women’s World Cup with a 52-run victory over South Africa. Shafali Verma starred with a brilliant 87 and key wickets, earning the Player of the Match award. Deepti Sharma added a vital all-round performance, scoring 58 and taking important wickets. Smriti Mandhana hit 45, while Richa Ghosh’s quick 34 powered India to 298. Despite Laura Wolvaardt’s fighting century, India’s bowlers sealed the win. Under Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership, the team turned years of heartbreak into joy, marking a golden moment in Indian women’s cricket history. (PC: BCCI)
