The wait is over—India are the new queens of world cricket. In a commanding display of skill, composure, and collective brilliance, the Women in Blue lifted their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final at the DY Patil Stadium on Sunday, November 2.

Put in to bat after a delayed toss due to rain, India posted a formidable 298/7 in 50 overs, marking the second-highest total ever in a Women’s World Cup final. Young opener Shafali Verma’s blazing 87 off 78 balls and Deepti Sharma’s composed unbeaten 58 anchored India’s innings after a brisk start by the top order. Richa Ghosh chipped in with a late flourish, smashing 34 off 24 balls to push India close to the 300-run mark.

Despite a few hiccups in the middle order, India’s batting unit main

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