New Delhi, Nov 3 – India’s women’s cricket team made history by winning the ICC Women’s World Cup for the first time after beating South Africa by 52 runs at the DY Patel Stadium.
The win sparked celebrations across the country. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia announced a reward of ₹51 crore for the players and support staff, calling the victory “a monumental achievement that will take Indian women’s cricket to a new level.”
IPL chair Arun Dhumal praised the triumph, comparing it to India’s 1983 men’s World Cup win. “It’s a red‑letter day for Indian women’s cricket. What the men achieved in 1983, the women have recreated tonight in Mumbai,” he told reporters.
Match highlights
India batted first and posted 298/7 in 50 overs.
- Shafali Verma scored 87, showing smooth shot‑play.
- Deepti Sharma added 58, while Smriti Mandhana (45) and Richa Ghosh (34) gave a solid start.
The opening pair, Mandhana and Verma, built a 100‑run partnership that set up a big total. South Africa fought back late and finished 246 all out, 45.3 overs.
In the chase, South Africa opened with a brisk 50‑run stand between Tazmin Brits and Laura Wolvaardt.
- A direct hit from India’s Amanjot Kaur dismissed Brits early, shifting the game in India’s favour.
- Young pacer Sree Charani grabbed a wicket with her first ball.
- Shafali Verma delivered a match‑turning spell, taking Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp.
- Deepti Sharma’s five‑wicket haul (5‑39) dismantled South Africa’s middle order.
Despite Wolvaardt’s 101, South Africa fell short of the target. India won comfortably, sealing a 52‑run victory with the crowd roaring in support.
This triumph marks not just a World Cup title but a new era for Indian women’s cricket, inspiring the next generation of players.
Source: ianslive
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