Defining moment in their journey, says Sachin Tendulkar on India’s maiden Women’s World Cup win
Navi Mumbai – The Indian women’s cricket team celebrated a historic triumph in a thrilling final at DY Patil Stadium yesterday. With a resounding 52‑run win over South Africa, Team India lifted their first ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title.
Led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, India posted 298 runs in a solid batting display. Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma stood out with top knocks, and both contributed with the ball. Shafali took two key wickets, while Deepti finished the match with a superb five‑for. Their all‑round effort set the tone for the game.
South Africa, captained by Laura Wolvaardt, were all out for 246, giving India a comfortable victory. Shafali was named Player of the Match, and Deepti earned Player of the Tournament honors after scoring over 200 runs and taking 20 wickets throughout the competition. She emerged as the tournament’s leading wicket‑taker.
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar congratulated the champions on social media, calling the win a “defining moment in Indian women’s cricket.” He praised the team for inspiring a new generation of girls to pick up cricket gear and chase their dreams.
This victory ends India’s long wait for an ICC trophy and cements the team’s status as world champions. Their triumph has already sparked excitement across the country, with fans celebrating the historic win and looking forward to the next chapter in the journey of Indian women’s cricket.
Source: ianslive
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