India stormed to their first-ever Women’s Cricket World Cup title on Sunday, overpowering South Africa by 52 runs in a gripping final at Navi Mumbai.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur sealed the historic win with a sensational catch, sparking celebrations across the stadium.

The victory marks a watershed moment for Indian women’s cricket, capping off an undefeated run in the 2025 tournament. Advertisement

Batting first, India posted a formidable 298/7, powered by an explosive 87 from opener Shafali Verma and a steady 45 from Smriti Mandhana. Deepti Sharma, who would later star with the ball, added a vital 58-run knock to bolster India’s total.

South Africa, chasing a stiff target, were anchored by a defiant century from skipper Laura Wolvaardt. But India’s bowling attack kept the pressure rele

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