Navi Mumbai, November 2, 2025 — It may take a few days for Harmanpreet Kaur and her teammates to fully absorb the magnitude of their achievement — India are the new ICC Women’s World Cup champions. In a pulsating final at Navi Mumbai, India defeated South Africa by 52 runs to claim their maiden World Cup title, scripting history and fulfilling a dream decades in the making.
Batting first, India posted a formidable 298 for 7, the second-highest total ever recorded in a Women’s World Cup final. In reply, South Africa were bowled out for 246 in 45.3 overs, as India completed a commanding all-round performance. With this triumph, India joined the elite company of Australia, England, and New Zealand as the only nations to have lifted the prestigious trophy.
Celebrations and Emotions Overflow
As news of the victory spread, social media platforms lit up with congratulatory messages for the “Women in Blue.” Star batter Jemimah Rodrigues took to Instagram to share jubilant moments with her teammates, including Smriti Mandhana, Radha Yadav, and Arundhati Reddy, proudly posing with the World Cup trophy.
“Good morning, world,” she captioned one post, followed by another that read, “Are we still dreaming?” — a sentiment that perfectly captured the nation’s euphoria.
Heroes of the Final
The title clash witnessed standout performances from India’s young and seasoned stars alike. Shafali Verma, recalled to the squad after Pratika Rawal’s injury, produced a match-defining all-round display — smashing a scintillating 87 runs and taking two crucial wickets. Her fearless batting laid the foundation for India’s imposing total and marked a moment of redemption in her career.
Veteran all-rounder Deepti Sharma added stability with a composed half-century and later turned the game with a magnificent five-wicket haul, earning her the Player of the Final award.
A Win for Generations
When captain Harmanpreet Kaur clasped the final catch and dropped to her knees in celebration, it was more than just a victory — it was the release of years of unfulfilled dreams and near-misses. The triumph was dedicated not only to the current squad but also to pioneers Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami, whose leadership and perseverance paved the way for this golden moment.
This World Cup victory represents a watershed in Indian women’s cricket — a defining chapter that will inspire generations to come. November 2, 2025, will forever be remembered as the day India’s women cricketers conquered the world.
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