India Clinch ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with 52-Run Win Over South Africa!

In a historic finale at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, India Women clinched the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 by defeating South Africa Women by 52 runs, marking a proud moment for Indian cricket fans.

Match Summary

• Match: India Women vs South Africa Women (Final)
• Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
• Result: India Women won by 52 runs
• Toss: South Africa Women won the toss and chose to bowl
• Date: November 2, 2025

India Women’s Innings – 298/7 (50 Overs)

India’s batting lineup displayed collective brilliance to post a formidable 298/7.

• Shafali Verma stole the show with an explosive 87 (78), including 7 fours and 2 sixes.
• Smriti Mandhana gave India a strong start with a classy 45 (58).
• Deepti Sharma anchored the middle overs with a steady 58 (58).
• Richa Ghosh added quick runs at the death, scoring 34 (24) with 2 sixes.

Top Partnerships:

• Mandhana–Shafali: 104 runs (17.4 overs)
• Deepti–Richa: 47 runs (35 balls)

Best SA Bowlers:

• Ayabonga Khaka: 3/58 (9 overs)
• Nonkululeko Mlaba: 1/47 (10 overs)

South Africa Women’s Innings – 246 All Out (45.3 Overs)

Chasing 299, South Africa started confidently but faltered under pressure.

• Laura Wolvaardt (c) scored a magnificent 101 (98) — her fourth century of the tournament.
• Annerie Dercksen provided resistance with 35 (37), but India’s spin duo dismantled the chase.

Deepti Sharma emerged as the star with the ball, claiming 5/39 in 9.3 overs, while Shafali Verma supported with 2/36.

Key Performers

Player	Performance
Shafali Verma (IND)	87 (78) & 2/36
Deepti Sharma (IND)	58 (58) & 5/39
Laura Wolvaardt (SA)	101 (98)
Ayabonga Khaka (SA)	3/58

Player of the Match: Shafali Verma
Player of the Series: Deepti Sharma

Exam-Oriented Key Facts

• Winner: India Women
• Runner-up: South Africa Women
• Venue: DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
• Winning Margin: 52 runs
• Player of the Match: Shafali Verma
• India’s Total: 298/7 (50 overs)
• South Africa’s Total: 246 (45.3 overs)
• India’s World Cup Titles: 1st Women’s ODI World Cup Win (2025)