India Women vs South Africa Women: Full Match Scorecard & Highlights – ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Final

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The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Final witnessed a historic moment in Indian cricket as the India Women’s National Cricket Team lifted their maiden World Cup title after defeating the South Africa Women’s Team by 52 runs at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai on 2nd November 2025.

Match Summary

  • Match: India Women vs South Africa Women, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Final

  • Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, India

  • Date: 2 November 2025

  • Result: India Women won by 52 runs

  • Toss: India Women won the toss and elected to bat

India Women’s Innings

Batting first, Team India Women posted a strong total of 298/7 in 50 overs.

  • Shafali Verma played a stunning knock of 87 runs off 92 balls, hitting 10 fours and 2 sixes, setting the stage for a big total.

  • Smriti Mandhana contributed with a composed 61 runs, providing a solid partnership at the top.

  • Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain) played a crucial 45 runs, anchoring the innings in the middle order.

  • Deepti Sharma, the all-rounder star, added a valuable 39 runs and later proved to be the match-winner with the ball.

South Africa’s bowlers, led by Marizanne Kapp (2/56) and Ayabonga Khaka (2/48), tried to contain the run flow, but India’s top order remained dominant throughout.

South Africa Women’s Chase

Chasing a target of 299, the South Africa Women’s Team showed determination but couldn’t handle India’s disciplined bowling attack.

  • Laura Wolvaardt once again stood tall with a brilliant 101 runs off 108 balls, showcasing her class and consistency.

  • However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled against India’s spinners and pressure in the middle overs.

India’s bowling hero was Deepti Sharma, who delivered a match-winning spell of 5 wickets for 36 runs in her 10 overs.
Pooja Vastrakar and Renuka Singh picked up 2 wickets each, wrapping up the South African innings at 246 all out in 45.3 overs.

Player of the Match & Key Highlights

  • Player of the Match: Deepti Sharma (5 wickets & 39 runs)

  • Top Batter: Shafali Verma – 87 runs

  • Top Bowler: Deepti Sharma – 5/36

  • Key Moment: Deepti Sharma’s double strike in the 42nd over turned the game in India’s favor, triggering a middle-order collapse for South Africa.

India Creates History

With this victory, India Women’s Team etched their name in history books by winning their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup title. The team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, showed immense character, teamwork, and determination throughout the tournament.

This triumph also marks a new era for women’s cricket in India, inspiring millions of young girls to take up the sport.

Full Match Scorecard

India Women – 298/7 (50 overs)

  • Shafali Verma – 87 (92)

  • Smriti Mandhana – 61 (74)

  • Harmanpreet Kaur – 45 (53)

  • Deepti Sharma – 39 (34)
    Extras: 12
    Fall of Wickets: 1-102, 2-187, 3-205, 4-243, 5-277, 6-289, 7-298

South Africa Women – 246 all out (45.3 overs)

  • Laura Wolvaardt – 101 (108)

  • Tazmin Brits – 29 (38)

  • Marizanne Kapp – 35 (42)
    Bowling (India):

  • Deepti Sharma – 5/36

  • Pooja Vastrakar – 2/41

  • Renuka Singh – 2/52

Location: India

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