India Women Win ICC Women’s World Cup 2025

India Women created history by clinching their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title, defeating South Africa Women by 52 runs in a thrilling final at the Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. India posted a formidable 298/7 in 50 overs, before bowling out South Africa for 246 in 45.3 overs.

Smriti Mandhana gave India a flying start with a fluent 45, while Jemimah Rodrigues anchored the innings with a composed 80. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s quickfire 52 and Deepti Sharma’s all-round brilliance powered India to a commanding total. In reply, South Africa fought bravely through Laura Wolvaardt’s valiant 79, but wickets fell at regular intervals, ending their hopes of a maiden title.

The final ended dramatically with Harmanpreet taking the winning catch — sealing a dream that had eluded India for decades. For South Africa, it was a bittersweet finish to a groundbreaking campaign that saw them reach their first-ever World Cup final.

For India, this was a victory for perseverance, teamwork, and the unwavering belief of a billion fans — the women in blue are finally champions of the world.