The Indian women’s cricket team were crowned champions of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 on Sunday at the DY Patil Stadium, securing a 52-run victory over South Africa.

India posted a total of 298, then bowled out the Protea women for 246. Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma were the standout performers with both bat and ball, each scoring a half-century in the first innings and taking crucial wickets in the second.

Former Indian stars Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami and Anjum Chopra joined in on the trophy celebrations in a nod to the trialblazing work the veterans have done for the sport in the nation.

Following a lengthy rain delay, South Africa opted to field first. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma opened for India, establishing a 106-run partnership before Mandhana was dismissed for 45 by

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