Overview
- India posted 298/7 and bowled South Africa out for 246 at DY Patil Stadium to secure the country’s maiden women’s ODI world title.
- Shafali Verma was named Player of the Match for 87 and two wickets, while Deepti Sharma earned Player of the Tournament honors.
- The BCCI announced a ₹51-crore cash award for players and support staff following the title win.
- The Maharashtra cabinet approved felicitations for Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Radha Yadav; PM Narendra Modi praised the team, with reports of a meeting yet to be officially confirmed.
- Commentators link the triumph to recent structural changes such as equal international match fees and the Women’s Premier League, arguing the win could accelerate participation and investment.