Overview
- India posted 298/7 at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and bowled out South Africa for 246 in 45.3 overs after a rain-delayed toss that still allowed a full-overs final.
- Shafali Verma was named Player of the Match for a decisive 87 with the bat and two wickets with the ball.
- Deepti Sharma took 5/39, added a run-a-ball 58, and earned Player of the Tournament honors for 22 wickets and 215 runs overall.
- South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt kept the chase alive with a fluent 101 before India sealed control in the closing stages.
- Celebrations and tributes poured in nationwide, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulating the team, and the BCCI reportedly announcing a Rs 51 crore reward for players and support staff.