New Delhi, Nov. 3 -- India Women scripted cricketing history at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on November 2, 2025, claiming their first-ever ICC Women's ODI World Cup title. Harmanpreet Kaur's side overcame decades of heartbreak with a commanding all-round performance, beating South Africa by 52 runs in front of a remarkable home crowd.

Rain caused a two-hour delay, but could not dampen India's title dreams. South Africa, in their first ODI final, won the toss and chose to field in overcast conditions, setting the stage for a clash between two finalists vying for their maiden crown.

India's openers, Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, gave the hosts a dream start. Their 104-run opening stand featured bold strokeplay and swift runnin...