New Delhi: The Indian women’s cricket team scripted history by clinching their maiden ICC Women’s ODI World Cup title after defeating South Africa in a thrilling final. This marks India’s first-ever World Cup victory in women’s cricket and their third appearance in a World Cup final over the 52-year history of the tournament. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur’s side delivered a commanding performance to end India’s long wait for the prestigious trophy.
Batting first, India posted a challenging total of 298 runs, with Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma scoring crucial half-centuries. In response, South Africa were bundled out for 246, falling short by 52 runs. Deepti Sharma emerged as the standout performer of the match, claiming five wickets and steering India to a landmark triumph that will be remembered as a defining moment in the nation’s sporting history.
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