India Wins Maiden Women’s Cricket World Cup Title
The Indian women’s cricket team created history by winning their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.
Key Highlights
- India wins maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title
- Deepti Sharma’s all-round performance: 58 runs and 5/39
- Shafali Verma’s crucial 87 runs in the final
- Global tech leaders celebrate historic victory
Tech Giants Applaud Historic Win
Global technology leaders celebrated India’s World Cup victory, calling it a defining moment for women’s cricket.
That was a nail biting women’s world cup cricket final, memories of 1983 and 2011 indeed. Congrats to team India, am sure will inspire a whole generation. Great tournament from South Africa too!— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) November 2, 2025
Google CEO Sundar Pichai compared the final to India’s iconic 1983 and 2011 World Cup wins, stating it would “inspire a whole generation.”
Microsoft Chairman Satya Nadella called it a “historic day for women’s cricket” with “new chapters written, barriers broken, legends born.”
Match Highlights and Key Performances
India posted 298/7 in 50 overs, powered by Shafali Verma’s brilliant 87 and Deepti Sharma’s crucial 58. In response, South Africa was bowled out for 246 despite Laura Wolvaardt’s century.
Deepti Sharma’s exceptional all-round performance earned her a five-wicket haul (5/39), sealing India’s victory. The win ended India’s world title drought and overcame previous final heartbreaks in 2005 and 2017.
South Africa’s Ayabonga Khaka was their standout bowler with 3/58, but the team fell short in their first World Cup final appearance.
Final Score: India 298/7 (50 overs) beat South Africa 246 (45 overs) by 52 runs
