Published: 1 November 2025ESPN CricinfoSports
India Wins Maiden ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, Beating South Africa by 52 Runs
India won its first-ever ICC Women's Cricket World Cup on November 2, 2025, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. Opening batter Shafali Verma scored a career-best 87 off 78 balls as India posted 298/7 in 50 overs after being sent in to bat.
Spinner Deepti Sharma took the final wicket and returned 5/39 in 9.3 overs as South Africa was bowled out for 246 in 45.3 overs, despite Laura Wolvaardt's 101. Shafali Verma was named Player of the Match and Deepti Sharma won Player of the Tournament. The Women's World Cup was held from September 30 to November 2, 2025, across India and Sri Lanka.
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Deepti Sharma's bowling figures in the Women's World Cup 2025 final were:
Explanation · Correct answer BDeepti Sharma took 5/39 in 9.3 overs in the final and won Player of the Tournament.
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What is the key development in '**India Wins Maiden ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, Beating South Africa **'?
India won its first-ever ICC Women's Cricket World Cup on November 2, 2025, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
What is the financial allocation or amount associated with **Wins Maiden ICC Women's Cricket World Cup**?
The financial commitment is **rs,**. Shafali Verma scored career-best 87 off 78 balls as India posted 298/7 in 50 overs
What is the broader significance or impact of **Wins Maiden ICC Women's Cricket World Cup** for India?
Deepti Sharma took 5/39 in 9.3 overs; South Africa bowled out for 246 in 45.3 overs despite Laura Wolvaardt's 101
What additional facts are known about **Wins Maiden ICC Women's Cricket World Cup**?
Shafali Verma named Player of the Match; Deepti Sharma won Player of the Tournament
Why is **Wins Maiden ICC Women's Cricket World Cup** important for RAS/UPSC competitive examinations?
This topic is significant for **RAS/UPSC** exams under the **Sports** section. Key exam-relevant point: Women's World Cup held September 30 to November 2, 2025, across India and Sri Lanka
