Highlights
The India vs South Africa final in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 was a thrilling match that saw India emerge victorious, winning their maiden title.
India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, posted a total of 298/7 in their 50 overs, with Shafali Verma scoring 87 runs off 84 balls and Smriti Mandhana contributing 45 runs. Deepti Sharma was the standout bowler for India, taking 5/39 in her 10 overs.
In response, South Africa were restricted to 246 runs in 45.3 overs, with Laura Wolvaardt top-scoring with 101 runs off 98 balls. India’s bowlers, led by Deepti Sharma, chipped in with crucial wickets to secure the win.
Key Highlights:
- India’s Maiden Title: This win marked India’s first-ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup title, ending an 11-year wait for a global trophy.
- Shafali Verma’s All-Round Performance: Shafali Verma was named Player of the Match for her brilliant 87 runs and 2 crucial wickets.
- Deepti Sharma’s Heroics: Deepti Sharma finished as the tournament’s highest wicket-taker (21 wickets) and played a crucial role in India’s win ¹ ² ³.
Match Stats:
- India: 298/7 (50 overs)
- South Africa: 246 (45.3 overs)
- Winner: India (by 52 runs)
- Player of the Match: Shafali Verma
- Player of the Tournament: Deepti Sharma
The victory marked a historic moment for Indian women’s cricket, with the team ending their long wait for a world title in spectacular fashion ¹ ² ³.