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Fans go crazy as Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma lead India to their first Women’s World Cup triumph with a stunning victory over South Africa in Navi Mumbai.

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Fans go crazy as Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma lead India to their first Women’s World Cup triumph with a stunning victory over South Africa in Navi Mumbai.

indian women made history at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, lifting his maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title after a resounding 52-run victory South Africa Women in the grand finale. Developed by Shafali VermaThe explosive 87 and Deepti SharmaThanks to their all-round brilliance, India outclassed the Proteas in every aspect to write a golden chapter in the history of women’s cricket.

Shafali Verma propels India to formidable total

Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, South Africa was met with fierce resistance from the Indian top order. Shafali, known for her fearless approach, once again rose to the occasion, scoring 87 off 78 balls, decorated with seven boundaries and two sixes. His association with Smriti Mandhanawho contributed fluent 45 off 58 balls, gave India the perfect foundation in front of a roaring home crowd.

After both openers left, Jemimah Rodrigues (24) and pattern Harmanpreet Kaur (20) steadied the innings before Deepti took charge in the second half. The left-hander played with composure and class, hitting a vital 58 off 58 deliveries, three fours and a six. Richa GhoshThe quickfire 34 off 24 further accelerated India’s total as the Women in Blue posted a commanding 298/7 in 50 overs.

For South Africa, Ayabonga Khaka was the most outstanding player, with 3 of 58, while Nonkululeko Mlaba, Nadine de Klerkand Chloe Tryon added with a wicket each. Despite the Proteas’ disciplined spells, India’s batting depth ensured a good finish.

Laura Wolvaardt’s ton in vain as Deepti Sharma dominates with the ball

Chasing 299 under lights, South Africa started steadily with Laura Wolvaardt once again leading from the front. The captain scored a magnificent 101 off 98 balls, studded with 11 boundaries and a six, keeping South Africa’s hopes alive. He found brief support from British tazmin (23) and Sune Luus (25) but the Indian bowlers struck at regular intervals to apply pressure.

The teaser came from a surprise source: Shafali Verma. The young all-rounder, fresh from her batting heroics, turned the game around with the ball by dismissing Luus and Marianne Kapp in quick succession. His one-two punch rocked the Proteas, shifting the momentum decisively towards India.

The rest was Deepti’s show. The experienced bowler bowled with guile and control, dismantling the middle and lower order to finish with winning figures of 5 for 39 in 9.3 overs. His spell ensured South Africa’s chase ended at 246 in 45.3 overs, despite late resistance from Annerie Dercksen (35) and Nadine de Klerk (18).

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This is how the fans reacted:

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This article was first published in WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.

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