Goa, Nov. 3 -- India scripted history by winning the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 for the first time, defeating South Africa in a thrilling final. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the team displayed consistency throughout the tournament, highlighted by their record chase of 339 against Australia in the semifinal. In the final, Shafali Verma's 87-run knock powered India to 298/7, while Deepti Sharma and Shree Charani's disciplined bowling sealed a 52-run victory. Deepti was named Player of the Tournament, while Shafali earned the Player of the Match award for her composed innings. This triumph marked a turning point for Indian women's cricket, inspiring millions and elevating the sport's stature in the country.

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