India scripted history on Sunday, clinching their maiden ICC Women’s ODI World Cup title with a 52-run win over South Africa in the final in Navi Mumbai, as Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma starred in a commanding all-round performance.

Batting first after being asked to do so, India posted a competitive 298 for seven, powered by Shafali Verma’s fluent 87, Smriti Mandhana’s 45, and a composed 58 from Deepti Sharma.

Set a victory target of 299 by India, skipper Laura Wolvaardt’s fighting century went in vain as South Africa faltered in their chase in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup final here on Sunday.

Wolvaardt struck a fluent 101 off 98 balls before miscuing a lofted shot off Deepti Sharma to Amanjot Kaur at deep mid-wicket, leaving South Africa reeling at 211 for seven in the 41st over.

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