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India's Women's Cricket Team Clinches Historic World Cup Victory
3 Nov
Summary
- India wins first-ever ICC Women's World Cup 2025
- President Murmu and leaders hail it as a "watershed moment"
- Shafali Sharma and Deepti Sharma deliver all-round performances
On November 2, 2025, India's women's cricket team made history by clinching their first-ever ICC Women's World Cup title. In a clinical performance, they defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final match.
President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in celebrating this landmark achievement, hailing it as a "watershed moment" that will propel women's cricket to even greater heights in the country. Union Minister Piyush Goyal and Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Nitish Kumar also congratulated the team, praising their grit, determination, and teamwork.
The match saw stellar all-round displays from Shafali Sharma, who scored 87 runs and took 2 wickets, and Deepti Sharma, who contributed 58 runs and claimed 5 wickets. Their performances will be etched in the minds of millions and serve as an inspiration for future generations of cricketers.
This historic victory marks the culmination of India's years-long dream to capture the coveted World Cup trophy, after heartbreaks in the 2005 and 2017 finals. The team's triumph has united the nation in celebration and pride, solidifying their status as true role models for young aspiring athletes.
