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.