Overview
- India posted 298/7 through Shafali Verma’s 87, Deepti Sharma’s run‑a‑ball 58 and Smriti Mandhana’s 45, then dismissed South Africa for 246 as Deepti took 5‑39 and Verma added two wickets.
- Shafali Verma was named player of the match, while Deepti Sharma earned player of the tournament after finishing with 22 wickets and 215 runs across the event.
- South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt struck 101 in the chase but found limited support as her side were bowled out in 45.3 overs.
- The final delivered multiple firsts: India’s maiden Women’s World Cup title, South Africa’s first appearance in the decider, and the first championship match without Australia or England.
- Reactions poured in nationwide as Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team, and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia was reported to have announced a Rs 51 crore reward for players and support staff.