India have won their first-ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at Navi Mumbai. Harmanpreet Kaur’s team delivered a complete performance with bat, ball, and in the field. Shafali Verma scored 87, Deepti Sharma made 58 and took four wickets, while Richa Ghosh added a quick 34 as India posted 298 for 7. South Africa, despite Laura Wolvaardt’s brilliant century, were bowled out for 246. The victory marks a historic moment for Indian women’s cricket and celebrates years of passion, resilience, and teamwork.

India are just two wickets away from winning the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 final against South Africa in Navi Mumbai. South Africa, chasing 299, are eight down after captain Laura Wolvaardt was dismissed for a brilliant century. Deepti Sharma took four wickets and earlier scored 58 runs to guide India to 298 for 7. Shafali Verma top-scored with 87, while Richa Ghosh added a quick 34. Despite Wolvaardt’s fight, South Africa now face a tough task needing 78 runs with only two wickets left. India stand on the edge of a historic World Cup victory. (PC: BCCI)

India are close to victory in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 final against South Africa in Navi Mumbai. Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma shared three wickets, putting India in full control. South Africa are five down while chasing 299 runs. Earlier, Shafali scored a brilliant 87, while Deepti added a quick 58 to guide India to 298 for 7. Richa Ghosh’s late cameo of 34 off 24 balls gave the innings a strong finish. Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur contributed small but crucial runs. India now need just five wickets to lift the World Cup trophy. (PC: NDTV)

Laura Wolvaardt kept South Africa’s hopes alive with a quick half-century in the Women’s ODI World Cup final against India at Navi Mumbai. Chasing 299, South Africa reached 100 for 2 after 18 overs. Wolvaardt reached her fifty off just 45 balls, hitting some brilliant shots. India, however, struck twice early — Tazmin Brits was run out by Amanjot Kaur for 23, and Anneke Bosch fell for a duck to Shree Charani. Earlier, India posted 298 for 7, powered by Shafali Verma’s 87 and Deepti Sharma’s unbeaten 58. The final remains evenly balanced. (PC: X)

India scored 298 for 7 against South Africa in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 final at Navi Mumbai. Shafali Verma hit 87 off 78 balls, Deepti Sharma made 58, and Richa Ghosh added a quick 42. Smriti Mandhana scored 45 and became India’s highest run-getter in a single World Cup, breaking Mithali Raj’s record. India made a strong start but lost quick wickets in the middle overs. South Africa now need 299 runs to win their first-ever title. India’s total is the second-highest in a Women’s World Cup final. (PC: BCCI)

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur was dismissed for 20 runs, giving South Africa a crucial breakthrough in the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup Final at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. Spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba delivered a clever ball from wide of the crease, attacking the stumps. Kaur, attempting a late cut, missed completely, and the ball crashed into her wickets, leaving India at 223/4. The dismissal halted India’s strong momentum built by openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, as South Africa seeks to regain control in the high-stakes title clash.

India are three wickets down in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final against South Africa at Navi Mumbai. Shafali Verma set the stage with a brilliant 87 off 78 balls before falling short of a century. Jemimah Rodrigues added 24 before being dismissed, leaving captain Harmanpreet Kaur to take charge in the middle. Earlier, Smriti Mandhana scored 45 and broke Mithali Raj’s record for the most runs by an Indian in a single World Cup edition. Put in to bat first, India reached 171/3 in the 30th over, aiming for a strong total in the final. (PC: BCCI)

Smriti Mandhana achieved a historic milestone during the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final against South Africa in Navi Mumbai, breaking Mithali Raj’s record for the most runs scored by an Indian batter in a single edition of the tournament. Mandhana reached 416 runs, surpassing Raj’s 409 from 2017. Her blistering partnership with Shafali Verma gave India a strong start, crossing fifty runs within seven overs. While South Africa’s captain Laura Wolvaardt remains the tournament’s leading run-scorer with 470 runs, Mandhana is closing in on the top spot. (PC: AP)

India are in a strong position in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final against South Africa at Navi Mumbai. After the Proteas chose to field, openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma gave India a solid start. Mandhana scored freely before getting out, bringing Jemimah Rodrigues to the crease. Shafali continued her attacking form, reaching a fifty off 49 balls. Mandhana also broke Mithali Raj’s record for the most runs by an Indian in a single World Cup edition. At 114/1 in 19.4 overs, India look steady and confident in the high-stakes final. (PC: BCCI)

Shafali Verma hit India's first six in the Women's World Cup final, lofting Nadine de Klerk over long-off with the full face of the bat. India reached 89/0 after 15 overs, with Shafali on 45* and Smriti Mandhana on 34*. The openers surpassed the highest opening partnership against South Africa in this World Cup, beating the 73-run stand between England's Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones in Guwahati. The statement shot from Shafali broke the shackles after South Africa had tightened control following India's rapid start. The terrific batting from India's opening pair continues to dominate the final at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, with South Africa struggling to contain the momentum. (PC: X)