In a historic moment for Indian cricket, the women’s team secured their maiden ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title with a commanding 52-run victory over South Africa in Navi Mumbai. The match, delayed by two hours due to rain, unfolded in front of a packed, roaring crowd of 45,000 at the DY Patil Stadium. India set a formidable target of 298-7, thanks to a stellar 87-run knock by Shafali Verma and a crucial 58 from Deepti Sharma. South Africa, led by captain Laura Wolvaardt’s brilliant century (101), fought valiantly but were bowled out for 246 in 45.3 overs. Deepti Sharma’s exceptional bowling performance, claiming 5-39, sealed the victory for India. This triumph marks a significant milestone for Indian women’s cricket, signaling a potential shift in the global cricketing landscape. The win was celebrated as a turning point, with India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur emphasizing that this is just the beginning of a new era for the team.