Overview
- India won the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup by 52 runs over South Africa in Navi Mumbai on November 2.
- Deepti Sharma was named Player of the Tournament after leading the wickets tally with 22 and adding 215 runs, including 58 and 5/39 in the final.
- Lanning said Deepti now influences games with bat and ball at any stage, calling her a crucial presence for India.
- She praised Shafali Verma’s final for its intent and execution, noting the 87 off 78 and two key wickets that swung the contest.
- Lanning credited Jemimah Rodrigues for holding her nerve with an unbeaten 127 in the semi-final record chase against Australia, and reports note Lanning was not retained by Delhi Capitals ahead of the WPL 2026 auction.