The 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup title has just been clinched by the Indian team, and the celebration is set to move to New Delhi on Wednesday. After the epic final in Navi Mumbai, the players and coaching staff will head back to the capital to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The winning match took place at DY Patil Stadium, a packed venue that was pushed back by rain. India posted an impressive 298 runs for 7 wickets, driven by Shafali Verma’s 87‑run knock, which earned her Player of the Match honors, and Deepti Sharma’s brisk 58, which made her Player of the Tournament. South African captain Laura Wolvaardt tried her best, scoring 101, but the Indians bowled South Africa out for 246. Sharma’s five‑wicket haul, especially the wicket of Nadine de Klerk, sparked jubilant celebrations across India as the team captured its first ICC senior women’s title.
Sources say the squad is set to leave Navi Mumbai for New Delhi on Tuesday evening and will return home after a pre‑scheduled meeting with the PM on Wednesday. The board has announced a cash reward of ₹51 crore for the champions, to be shared between players, support staff, and the national selection committee.
India’s journey to the trophy was dramatic. After three straight losses early in the league stage, the team knocked out New Zealand, then chased down a record 339 in the semi‑final to beat the hosts, Australia. The final, watched by a sea‑of‑blue crowd, was a fitting curtain‑call for a historic triumph.
Source: ianslive
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