India Women have made it. Finally. The very dream of millions has turned into reality. The entire country is rejoicing as the Indian women cricket team has crowned the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 after conquering South Africa by 52 runs in the final at Navi Mumbai.
For quite some time, India was almost there… but yesterday they have done what every athlete dreams of conquering the World Cup trophy. This is more than a cricket win, it is an emotion… a celebration for India.
India went for batting first and created a sturdy total with fearless intent. Opener Shafali Verma went off like a flash, hammering 87 off 78 balls, and establishing the foundation with power and grace. She was supported well by Smriti Mandhana and later by the all-rounder Deepti Sharma, who not only contributed with a crucial 58 but also claimed five important wickets later on. The team concluded at 298/7 in the allotted 50 overs, which is a formidable score in such a high-pressure final match.
The moment when South Africa started their chase, the challenge was quite obvious: winning the match was not enough, they wanted to make history and India their first title-less team. Laura Wolvaardt, the captain, gave a magnificent performance with a century but the Indian bowlers were steadfast. Wickets fell at important moments and the Proteas finally got all out at 246 which meant India got the trophy.
Watch: India women’s vs South africa women’s ODI world cup final 2025 highlights
The Indian women’s team has for a long time been reaching the finals and the high stakes only to lose (2005, 2017). Yesterday they killed that story. The crowd’s roar, the tears of happiness, the embraces, the national anthem, and the trophy lifting, it will be unforgettable. Both the legends and the young fans are saying: “Bharat Mahan!” as the new era comes in.
This win is not only about one game. It is a matter of years of hard work, tears, troubles, criticisms, doubts, failures, learning, courage, passion, and dedication. Yesterday these girls showed the whole world that nothing is impossible if you believe and fight until the last ball. Winning a World Cup is no small matter; it is the biggest achievement any cricket team could ever wish for.
Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, and Hyderabad… the whole of India is celebrating just like it was Diwali. Every little girl in the world who dreams of becoming a cricketer is the one who gets to participate in this World Cup. A new generation will be motivated by this victory. Indian women’s cricket will never be the same again and the world will see the major transformation today. India has done it; the world is not saying “Women Cricket Team” anymore, but it’s India Team WORLD CHAMPIONS instead.
Reward for the Champions
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has declared a monetary bonus of ₹51 crores for the Indian women’s team, support staff and selectors as a token of appreciation for their win in history.
Match Summary
- Final – ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
- India defeated South Africa by 52 runs
- Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
- India: 298/7 (50 overs) – Shafali Verma 87, Deepti Sharma 58
- South Africa: 246 all out – Laura Wolvaardt 101
- Player of the Match: Shafali Verma
- Player of the Tournament: Deepti Sharma
Written By:- Manjunath S