India Wins Maiden ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Beating South Africa

India won their first ICC Women’s World Cup by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, highlighted by Deepti Sharma’s 50 and five-wicket haul. Batting first after South Africa won the toss and chose to field, India posted 298/7 with Shafali Verma scoring 87 and Sharma contributing 58. South Africa's chase faltered despite captain Laura Wolvaardt’s century, as India’s bowling, especially Sharma’s, restricted them to 246 runs. The match was eagerly anticipated with both teams seeking their maiden title, and the final served as a landmark moment for women's cricket in both nations. The pitch conditions were initially affected by rain, but the game proceeded without loss of overs, with both captains acknowledging the strategic choice to bowl first given the weather and pitch conditions. India's triumph is seen as a potential catalyst for growth in women's cricket, paralleling the impact of past Indian men's World Cup victories, while South Africa made history by reaching their first 50-over final.