India's women's cricket team won the World Cup on November 2, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. This victory came after previous final appearances in 2005 and 2017, which ended without silverware. Syed Kirmani, a member of India's 1983 World Cup-winning team, praised Harmanpreet Kaur and her squad for their remarkable comeback. India faced a challenging campaign, losing three consecutive league matches to South Africa, Australia, and England. However, they recovered with a crucial win against New Zealand to reach the semi-finals. In the semi-final, they chased a record 339-run target, with Jemimah Rodrigues scoring a century. The final saw Shafali Verma score 87 and Deepti Sharma contribute with both bat and ball, securing India's historic triumph.
Historic Win After Resilient Comeback
The Women in Blue displayed exceptional resilience throughout the tournament. After losing three consecutive league matches to South Africa, Australia, and England, they regrouped and defeated New Zealand to secure a semi-final spot. In that semi-final, India successfully chased down a record 339 runs, powered by Jemimah Rodrigues' century and Harmanpreet's 89 off 88 balls. In the final, batting first, Shafali Verma scored an aggressive 87 off 78 balls while Deepti Sharma added 58, helping India post 298/7. South Africa's chase fell short despite captain Laura Wolvaardt's 101. Deepti Sharma's five-wicket haul restricted South Africa to 246, sealing India's victory by 52 runs.
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