India Women clinched a historic 52-run victory to be crowned ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 champions, defending their total of 298/7 with grit, discipline, and immense heart. South Africa, despite Laura Wolvaardt’s superb century, were bowled out for 246 in 45.3 overs. The final moment came when Deepti Sharma struck the winning blow, getting Nadine de Klerk caught by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, sparking emotional celebrations across the DY Patil Stadium. It was a performance built on unity—Shafali Verma’s fiery 87, Deepti Sharma’s all-round brilliance, Richa Ghosh’s late blitz, and the breakthrough moments from Shafali and Amanjot in the field. After years of heartbreak, near-misses, and what-ifs, India finally lifted their first Women’s ODI World Cup, a moment that will echo forever in Indian

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