IND-W vs SA-W Final, Women’s World Cup LIVE Score: The Indian women’s cricket team kept its date with history by winning its first-ever World Cup with a 52-run victory over South Africa to script a golden chapter in the country’s pantheon of sporting achievements at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.
Shafali Verma, the 21-year-old, who till last week wasn’t even in the reserves, created memories of a lifetime by scoring 87 in India’s 298/7 and then grabbed a couple of crucial wickets to restrict the Proteas Women to 246 in in front of a packed Stadium.
The seasoned Deepti Sharma (5/39) and young Shree Charani (1/48) also did their bit under extreme pressure to usher in the most memorable day for women’s cricket in the country.
The BCCI is yet to decide on the victory celebrations after India’s ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 triumph on Sunday. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said, ” Nothing like a victory parade is planned as of now. I’m leaving for Dubai to attend the ICC meetings. Several senior officials are heading there as well, so once we return, we will plan accordingly,” he said
Harmanpreet Kaur became the first Indian captain and 11th overall to win a ICC Women’s World Cup after the Indian team defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Gautam Adani took to X and said, “Congratulations to Team India!! What a victory for Bharat and her daughters! This is not just a victory in cricket. It is a victory of spirit, of grace, of every girl who ever dared to dream.” He added, “Proud of Team India – fierce, fearless and forever Bharat. Jai Nari Shakti. Jai Hind.”
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta lauded the Indian women’s cricket team for winning the Women’s ODI World Cup, defeating South Africa by 52 runs.
She mentioned that the victory is for “every girl with a bat or a book who now sees her own boundless potential mirrored in this shining triumph.”
“From dreams quietly nurtured to thunderous roars heard across continents. Our Women in Blue didn’t just win; they transformed the story. This trophy isn’t just a title; it’s a proclamation,” the Delhi Chief Minister said in an X post.
“Not a single player said ‘what will happen now’ when things were not going well, especially after the heartbreaking loss against England,” Harmanpreet said at the post-match media conference after India’s title triumph here on Sunday. “That night changed a lot of things for us, we thought we will have to come out with a stronger mindset and everyone came together even more,” the skipper revealed, according to PTI.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team for Women’s ODI World Cup win, defeating South Africa by 52 runs.
“Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to the Indian women’s cricket team for defeating South Africa in the ICC World Cup final and becoming world champions! With tireless hard work, dedication, and unwavering self-confidence, you have enhanced the prestige of the country on the global stage. We are proud of you,” he said on X.
“Every World Cup we have gone into, there have been so many heartbreaks for all of us. But we always believed that we had a bigger responsibility – not just to win, but to keep growing women’s cricket,” Mandhana said.
Smriti also said that the support from the home crowd over the last month and a half has been incredible and expressed that those 45 sleepless nights were worth it.
“To finally lift the World Cup today – I will take those 45 sleepless nights any day for this moment. That last World Cup was definitely tough for all of us to take. But after that, we had a clear focus – to get fitter, stronger, and better in every area. And honestly, what is special about this team – and no one really talks about it – is how much we stuck together. Everyone supported each other, through good days and bad. We genuinely celebrated each other’s success. The team environment this time… it was just so positive, so connected. That has been the biggest difference, I think,” she added, according to ANI.
“I could not be prouder of this team for the campaign we had. Brilliant cricket throughout, but outplayed today (by India). Unfortunate to be on the losing side, but we will definitely grow from this. (On coming back from 69 all out and 97 all out against Australia) We did so well to put those couple of bad games behind us. We were either really good or really bad, but thankfully more of the really good. Amazing tournament for a lot of the players, and proud of the resilience we showed. (Balancing batting and captaincy) Probably did not have my best year leading into the World Cup and did not start it well. Overthinking, it was not good. It is just another game of cricket, trying to separate the two, and that sort of freed me up a bit to play my natural game and then focus on the captaincy at a different time,” Wolvaardt said after the match, according to ANI.
“We were hoping for a little bit more (swing). There was still something in it, so still feel it was the right call to bowl. We were in it for a lot of the chase but lost too many wickets. I kept checking Shafali. She batted excellently. That is the way she plays. When it comes off, she can really hurt teams. (On Kapp) She has been phenomenal for so many editions. Really sad it is going to be her last one. The whole group wanted to win it for her. She is two players in one and very happy she is on our team,” she further said.
President Droupadi Murmu praised Team India for clinching their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup title in 2025, calling it a historic achievement that will elevate women’s cricket to new heights.
In a post on X, President Murmu said, “My heartiest congratulations to each and every member of the Indian women’s cricket team on winning the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025! They have created history by winning it for the first time. They have been playing well, and today they got the result befitting their talent and performance. This watershed moment will take women’s cricket to even higher performances. I admire the way the girls have done India proud.”
“In 1983, Kapil Dev brought about a new era and encouragement in cricket by making India win the World Cup. The same excitement and encouragement has been introduced by the women today. Harmanpreet Kaur and her team have not just won the trophy today, they have won the hearts of all Indians. They have paved the way for the next generation of women cricketers… Women’s cricket already reached its next level when our team defeated Australia in the semifinals…” ANI quoted Saikia as saying.
He added, “Since Jay Shah took charge of the BCCI (serving as secretary of BCCI from 2019 to 2024), he has brought about many transformations in women’s cricket. Pay parity was also addressed. Last month, ICC Chairman Jay Shah increased women’s prize money by 300 per cent. Earlier, the prize money was $2.88 million, and now it has been increased to $14 million. All these steps have greatly promoted women’s cricket.”
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia announced a cash reward of ₹51 crore for the Indian team that triumphed in the ICC Women’s World Cup, according to ANI. Team India overcame the disappointments of the 2005 and 2017 World Cup finals, defeating South Africa to claim their first-ever global title across both ODI and T20I formats.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said she had a strong instinct that it was Shafali Verma’s day when she handed the ball to the opener as South Africa closed in on their chase of 299 in the World Cup final.
At the presentation ceremony, Harmanpreet stated, “When Laura and Sune were batting, they were looking really good, and I just saw Shafali standing there. And the way she was batting today, I knew today’s her day. She was doing something special today, and I just thought I have to go with my gut feeling. If my heart is saying I should give at least one over to her, I’m going to give her.”
“And then I just asked her, ‘can you bowl one over?’ And she was so ready, and she’s always wanted to bowl for the team. I think that was a turning point for us,” she added.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla praised the Indian team for clinching their first ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 title, stating that they have not only secured a trophy but also captured the hearts of the entire nation. In a post on X, Lok Sabha speaker stated, “Congratulations to Team India on clinching the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025! What a display of courage, skill, and belief. You’ve not just won a trophy; you’ve won hearts across the nation. Every Indian is proud of you! Saare Jahan se accha Hindustan humaara. A golden moment for Indian cricket and for women in sports!
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, MP Rahul Gandhi extended his congratulations to Team India for clinching their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup title in 2025. He praised the team’s outstanding performance, unwavering determination, and strong sense of teamwork, noting that their victory has brought immense pride and joy to the entire nation.
In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi stated, “What a moment of pride! Our Women in Blue have made history and touched a billion hearts. Your courage, grit, and grace have brought glory to India and inspired countless young girls to dream fearlessly. You didn’t just lift a trophy, you lifted a nation’s spirit. Jai Hind!”
And here, the Indian women cricketers lift the World Cup. That’s the moment the whole of India was waiting for. This is a huge thing for Indian cricket, especially the women’s cricket.
“Every World Cup we’ve gone into, there have been so many heartbreaks for all of us. But we always believed that we had a bigger responsibility – not just to win, but to keep growing women’s cricket. And honestly, just look at the support we’ve had over the last month and a half. It’s been incredible. To finally lift the World Cup today – I’ll take those 45 sleepless nights any day for this moment. That last World Cup was definitely tough for all of us to take. But after that, we had a clear focus – to get fitter, stronger, and better in every area. And honestly, what’s special about this team – and no one really talks about it – is how much we stuck together. Everyone supported each other, through good days and bad. We genuinely celebrated each other’s success. The team environment this time… it was just so positive, so connected. That’s been the biggest difference, I think,” she said.
Deepti Sharma to de Klerk – OUT! Caught by Harmanpreet Kaur!
The cup is coming home!
de Klerk swings, slices high, Amanjot settles under it, but it’s Harmanpreet who pouches the catch at cover. Fireworks explode over DY Patil!
Shree Charani to de Klerk 1(7) – OUT! Ayabonga Khaka run out (Deepti Sharma/Richa Ghosh)
Sharp work from India. Quick single turned down, Deepti swoops in and fires to Richa, direct hit seals it.
The Proteas need 67 runs off 30 balls. India are in a commanding position.
Renuka Singh to Ayabonga Khaka – 1 run
Renuka gets fingertips but spills it!
Leg-cutter grips, Khaka closes the face early, leading edge loops up, Renuka dives but can’t cling on.
South Africa are 229/8 in 43 overs. They need 70 runs off 42 balls. On the other hand, Team India are just two wickets away from claiming their worst-ever WC title.
Shree Charani Shree Charani to de Klerk – No ball, 1 run Front foot over the line! Free hit but not much damaged could be done. South Africa 229/8.
Deepti Sharma to Chloe Tryon 9(8) – OUT! Lbw!
Tryon reviews instantly. Full and fast on middle, skids through, beats the flick, smashes the front pad. Ball-tracking: three reds. Review lost.
Deepti Sharma to Wolvaardt 101(98) – OUT! Caught by Amanjot Kaur.
Hundred ends in heartbreak!
Amanjot clings on after three juggles, grabs it on the third try at deep mid-wicket,
With her 11th century, Laura Wolvaardt is now fifth in the list of players with most hundreds in Women’s ODIs
15 – Meg Lanning
14 – Smriti Mandhana
13 – Suzie Bates
12 – Tammy Beaumont
11 – Laura Wolvaardt
10 – Nat Sciver-Brunt
Laura Wolvaardt smashed back-to-back hundreds in the ongoing World Cup. Wolvaardt hit 100 off 96 balls including 11 fours and a six.
Deepti Sharma to Annerie Dercksen 35(37) – OUT! Bowled
Deepti nails the blockhole again. Dercksen’s bat comes down late, ball sneaks through and crashes into the stumps. Deepti’s go-to weapon strikes once more, used it to choke runs vs Australia, now bags another scalp.
Deepti Sharma drops an easy catch at short midwicket off Renuka Singh’s short delivery.
Annerie Dercksen miscued the pull but survived as the catch went down.
Laura Wolvaardt steady on 85 off 86 balls, holding South Africa’s chase together.
Dercksen providing support with 23 off 19 balls.
South Africa 183/5 in 35 overs, needing 116 runs off 90 balls to win.
South Africa Women need 120 runs from 16 overs. Their CRR is 5.26 and
REQ is 7.5. Team India currently has an upper hand, but they need to break the partnership between Annerie Dercksen and Laura Wolvaardt.
Radha Yadav to Annerie Dercksen – No Ball, Six
Poor delivery by Radha Yadav. High full toss above the waist, Dercksen steps forward and swipes it high over deep mid-wicket. Slammed with a Free hit and another six after that.
The Proteas need 149 runs in 20 overs. Annerie Dercksen and Laura Wolvaardt are in the chase.
Deepti Sharma to Sinalo Jafta 16(29) – OUT! Caught by Radha Yadav.
Pressure forces the mistake. Sinalo Jafta charges down to a floated ball outside off, gets too close, and drags it off the inner half straight to Radha at short mid-on. Easy catch. India dominate.
Deepti Sharma to Sinalo Jafta – 1 run
Wolvaardt survives a scare!
Jafta steps out and drives to Harmanpreet at extra cover. Sharp throw, but no direct hit, Wolvaardt would’ve been gone.
Laura Wolvaardt 66 (58) and Sinalo Jafta 3 (15) are in action for the Proteas. They need 172 runs in the next 25 overs. Their CRR is 5.08 and REQ is 6.88.
Shafali Verma to Marizanne Kapp 4(5) – OUT! Caught behind by Richa Ghosh.
Short and sliding down leg, big turn, Kapp glances fine, straight into Richa’s gloves. Sharp take down the leg side! Shafali Verma impresses with bat as well as the ball as she scalps her second wicket of the game.
Shafali Verma to Luus 25(31) – OUT! Caught & bowled!
Length ball on off, Luus pushes early, the ball holds up a touch and loops back. Shafali dives low to grab a sharp return catch. Harmanpreet leaps on her in celebration.
South Africa Women need 199 runs in 32 overs to win. India bowlers are currently struggling and need to scalp a wicket.
After smashing her fifty, Laura Wolvaardt registered a special feat. She surpassed Mithali Raj for most 50-plus scores in Women’s WC. Following is the full list:
14 – Laura Wolvaardt (24 innings)
13 – Mithali Raj (36 innings)
12 – Debbie Hockley (43 innings)
11 – Charlotte Edwards (28 innings)
South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt smashes fifty in style with a four on Radha Yadav’s delivery.
Loads of flight, Wolvaardt steps forward and sweeps hard. Smriti dives full stretch to her right, but the ball slips under her and races away.
South Africa Women 78/2 (15 overs). Indian bowlers in hunt for the third wicket. They will aim to dismiss the WCC 2025’s top run-scorer, Laura Wolvaardt 43 (39) who looks in a lethal form.
Laura Wolvaardt 41(35) and Sune Luus 1(2) are in action to complete the chase. Their CRR is 5.31 and REQ is 6.22.
Shree Charani to Bosch 0(6) – OUT! Lbw!
Rough day ends for Bosch.
Full delivery, she misses the flick and is struck on the pad, pitched in line. Bosch starts walking immediately, quick word with Wolvaardt, then off she goes.
South Africa Women need 240 runs in the remaining overs to win their first title.
Renuka Singh to Tazmin Brits 23(35) – OUT! Run out!
Slower length ball on middle, softly nudged to mid-wicket’s left. Brits runs wide and diagonally instead of straight, Amanjot Kaur swoops in and nails the direct hit. No dive, bat slide comes up short. Renuka was in the way, but a better line would have saved her. India finally get a breakthrough
Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits are stabilizing the innings for the South Africa Women. Their Current Run Rate is 4.33 and Required Run Rate is 6.2. RSAW 26/0 (6 overs)
South African Women need 287 runs in 46 overs. Notably, their current run rate is 3.
Renuka Singh to Tazmin Brits – no run
Big appeal for lbw! Umpire Eloise Sheridan shakes her head, too much swing.
India lose a review with just 3 seconds left on the timer. UltraEdge, no bat. Ball-tracking, swinging well down leg. Review lost.
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