Overview
- India’s triumph on November 2 delivered a first Women’s ODI World Cup, a 52‑run win over South Africa that followed a record 339 chase against Australia in the semi‑final.
- Drawing on the 1983 experience, Gavaskar cautioned that many post‑victory announcements from advertisers and individuals historically go unfulfilled.
- The BCCI’s Rs 51 crore reward and the ICC’s Rs 40 crore prize money are confirmed, while multiple state and brand pledges have been announced but remain unverified.
- Shafali Verma, drafted in as an injury replacement for Pratika Rawal, was Player of the Match in the final with 87 off 78 and 2/36, and has described an emotional return home.
- Head coach Amol Muzumdar credited recent BCCI reforms and the WPL for deepening talent, citing an honest team meeting after three group losses as the campaign’s turning point.