India Vs South Africa Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025 Final: IND Lift Women's ODI World Cup After Dominant 52-Run Victory Over SA

India vs South Africa Highlights, Women's World Cup 2025 Final

India made history by winning their maiden ICC Women's World Cup title with a dominant 52-run victory over South Africa on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Match Summary

India posted a strong total of 298/7, powered by Shafali Verma's impressive 87 runs. Verma, who was not even in the reserves until recently, also contributed by taking two key wickets, helping to limit South Africa to 246 runs.

Key Performances

Shafali Verma: Scored 87 runs and took 2 crucial wickets.
Deepti Sharma: Delivered a standout bowling performance with 5 wickets for 39 runs.
Shree Charani: Supported well with 1 wicket for 48 runs.

Notable Moments

Shafali Verma to Laura Wolvaardt: "FOUR! That’s a schoolboy error in the deep!"

Shafali Verma to Laura Wolvaardt: "At 77 kph, full and on middle, Laura Wolvaardt nudges it to square leg."

Shafali Verma to Annerie Dercksen: "1 run."

Shafali Verma to Annerie Dercksen: "Pushed fuller and on middle, Annerie Dercksen steps outside the crease to work it down the ground, but gets an inside edge onto the pads."

Shafali Verma to Annerie Dercksen: "On a length, across the batter, staying low."

Significance

This victory marks a historic milestone for Indian women's cricket, showcasing the team's skill and resilience on a global stage under intense pressure.

Author's summary: India's women's cricket team secured their first World Cup title with a commanding 52-run win over South Africa, highlighted by Shafali Verma's all-round heroics and Deepti Sharma's exceptional bowling.

News18 — 2025-11-03