It was a night of pure magic in Navi Mumbai as the Indian women’s cricket team etched their names in history, clinching their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title with a thrilling 52-run victory over South Africa. The DY Patil Stadium roared with emotion as Harmanpreet Kaur’s team lifted the trophy, marking a defining moment for women’s cricket in India.

Batting first, the Women in Blue posted a commanding total of 298/7 in 50 overs, thanks to a stellar performance from Shafali Verma, who blazed 87 off 78 balls, setting the tone for the innings. Deepti Sharma anchored the middle order with a composed 58 off 58, while Richa Ghosh’s quickfire 34 off 24 ensured a strong finish. For South Africa, Ayabonga Khaka was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3/58.
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In reply, South Africa fought hard but eventually folded for 246 in 45.3 overs. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt stood tall with a majestic 101 off 98 balls, but her dismissal to Amanjot Kaur’s stunning catch shifted the momentum decisively. Deepti Sharma shone once again, weaving her magic with the ball to claim 5/39, while Shafali Verma chipped in with 2/36.
As India sealed the victory, social media exploded in celebration. Fans hailed it as a “golden moment” for Indian cricket, with netizens flooding X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram with emotional tributes. “The queens have done it! History created in Navi Mumbai!” wrote one user. Another added, “From heartbreaks to glory — our women have conquered the world!”
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With this victory, Team India not only lifted their first Women’s World Cup but also ignited a new era of belief, pride, and inspiration for generations to come.
This part of our life, this little part, is called 𝙗𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 💙#AaliRe #CWC25 #INDvSA | Harmanpreet Kaur pic.twitter.com/VkmJYKsewg
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) November 2, 2025
India beat South Africa in a tense finale to become the #𝐂𝐖𝐂𝟐𝟓 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 🏆🇮🇳#INDvSA 📝: https://t.co/6Vok7HLZsk pic.twitter.com/62p6cUwnJo
— ICC (@ICC) November 2, 2025
VANDEEEEEEEEEE MATARAM 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) November 2, 2025
Harman finishes off in style! 😍👑#AaliRe #CWC25 #INDvSA | Harmanpreet Kaur pic.twitter.com/t5dgoZQRpW
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) November 2, 2025
Congratulations india on a historic win. Well deserved. Hard luck to proteas women. This performance would have inspired many in the country to pursue cricket. Proud of you Laura and the team.
— Prasanna (@prasannalara) November 2, 2025
Salute the Champions 🇮🇳🇮🇳👏👏 pic.twitter.com/GYERN2U0cI
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) November 2, 2025
We won the trophy tonight. The shiny one in gold and silver. 🏆
But we won so many more:
The packed stadiums 🏟️
The fans who wore No.18 but with Smriti’s name 😍
The newspaper headlines 📰
The complete takeover of social media 🗣️
The fireworks we heard from inside our homes…— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) November 2, 2025
Women’s Cricket World Cup in
1973 – India didn’t play inaugural WC ❌
2025 – India are the Champions 🏆
The only team which didn’t play in inaugural World Cup of any format to become champions later in the same event. pic.twitter.com/TDHf6zxjEW
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) November 2, 2025
5-39 in 9.3 overs, 22 wickets in the tournament (lead wicket-taker), run-a-ball 58 in the final and the sixth highest rungetter for Team India.
That’s the way to own a tournament.
Take a bow Deepti Sharma!
— KSR (@KShriniwasRao) November 2, 2025
Well done girls. You finished the job.
— कुशल मेहरा (@kushal_mehra) November 2, 2025
Imagine losing to Australia, SA, England, making the semis and winning it all.
Be the complete antithesis of you know what.
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) October 19, 2025
Different result, best result.
CHAMPIONS!! 🇮🇳#INDvSA https://t.co/gYfCupY33V
— Peeyush Sharma (@peeyushsharmaa) November 2, 2025
Congratulations Team India. Hold your heads high, @ProteasWomenCSA. The global women’s game is booming… what a final, what a tournament! #CWC25
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) November 2, 2025
First ever Asian team to win the Women’s World Cup in any format ,🔥 pic.twitter.com/S4E5fL2ZV5
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) November 2, 2025
