In a historic triumph, India secured their maiden ICC Women’s World Cup title by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai. This victory marked the culmination of years of perseverance for the Indian team, who had previously finished as runners-up in 2005 and 2017. The match, delayed by rain, saw India post a formidable total of 298 for seven in 50 overs, powered by a stellar 87 off 78 balls from opener Shafali Verma. Contributions from Smriti Mandhana (45) and Deepti Sharma (58) further solidified India’s commanding position. South Africa’s chase was anchored by captain Laura Wolvaardt’s brilliant century (101 off 98 balls), but her efforts fell short as Deepti Sharma’s five-wicket haul and Shafali Verma’s two crucial wickets restricted South Africa to 246 all out. The victory sparked jubilant celebrations among players and fans alike, with Sharma being named Player of the Tournament for her all-round performance. Emotional post-match reflections from the team highlighted their journey of growth and the immense support they received. This win not only ended India’s long wait for a World Cup trophy but also signaled a new era of dominance in women’s cricket.