India claimed their first-ever Women's World Cup title with a 52-run victory over South Africa in Navi Mumbai. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur sealed the win by taking a brilliant catch to dismiss Nadine de Klerk off Deepti Sharma's bowling. India posted a strong 298/7, with Shafali Verma scoring a rapid 87 off 78 balls and Deepti Sharma contributing a steady 58. South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt fought hard with 101 off 98 balls, but Deepti's bowling ensured India's historic triumph. Following the victory, Kaur shared a powerful message on social media, wearing a T-shirt that altered the phrase 'Cricket is a gentleman's game' to 'Cricket is everyone's game'. The players celebrated with a victory lap, joined by legends Jhulan Goswami and Mithali Raj, while former captain Rohit Sharma applauded from the stands.
Harmanpreet's Message After Historic Win
After securing her first major title in a 16-year career, Harmanpreet Kaur posted a photograph on social media featuring the World Cup trophy beside her. She wore a T-shirt with a striking message that challenged traditional cricket terminology. The shirt displayed 'Cricket is a gentleman's game' with 'gentleman's' crossed out and replaced by 'everyone's'. Her caption read, 'Some dreams are shared by a billion people. That's why cricket is everyone's game'. The victory sparked emotional celebrations, with players, support staff, former stalwarts, and fans shedding tears of joy. Legends Jhulan Goswami and Mithali Raj joined the team on the field to lift the trophy together.
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