India created history in the ICC Women’s World Cup Final by defeating South Africa by 52 runs. It was a proud moment for the entire country as the Indian women’s cricket team lifted the trophy after an outstanding all-round performance.
India’s Strong Start
Batting first, India gave a solid performance. Smriti Mandhana played a classy innings at the top, giving India a strong foundation. Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain, showed great responsibility and added important runs in the middle overs. The lower-order batters also contributed well, helping India post a big total that put pressure on South Africa.
South Africa’s Chase
When South Africa came out to chase, Indian bowlers struck early. Renuka Singh and Pooja Vastrakar took quick wickets, stopping South Africa’s momentum. Deepti Sharma and Rajeshwari Gayakwad bowled tight spells in the middle overs, making it difficult for the opponents to score freely.
Even though Laura Wolvaardt tried to fight back, South Africa couldn’t handle the pressure and were bowled out 52 runs short of the target.
Top Performers
Smriti Mandhana: Brilliant half-century at the top
Harmanpreet Kaur: Calm and confident captain’s innings
Renuka Singh: Early wickets that changed the game
Deepti Sharma: Controlled bowling and key breakthroughs
India’s Journey to the Final
India played consistently throughout the tournament. From the group matches to the knockout stages, the team showed great teamwork, confidence, and determination. Their bowlers kept taking wickets at crucial times, and the batters handled pressure well in big matches.
Celebrations Across the Nation
After the win, celebrations broke out across India. Fans flooded social media with congratulatory messages. Cricketers and public figures praised the team for their historic achievement. The victory was seen as another big step for women’s cricket in India.
Historic Win! India Crowned ICC Women’s World Cup Champions After Beating South Africa
