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India Win First Women’s World Cup, Beat South Africa by 52 Runs in Navi Mumbai

Player awards for Deepti Sharma alongside Shafali Verma highlighted the all-round show that delivered India’s long-sought breakthrough.

Overview

  • India posted 298/7 after a two-hour rain delay at DY Patil Stadium, led by Shafali Verma’s 87 and Deepti Sharma’s 58.
  • South Africa were bowled out for 246 in 45.3 overs, with captain Laura Wolvaardt scoring 101 to keep the chase alive.
  • Deepti Sharma took 5/39, finished as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker, and earned Player of the Tournament honors.
  • Shafali Verma added two wickets and received Player of the Match for her decisive all-round display.
  • National leaders and top cricketers hailed the victory, and the BCCI reportedly announced a Rs 51 crore reward for players and support staff.