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The Indian women's cricket
team made history! India won the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 for the
first time by defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final. Following the
thrilling match played at the DY Patil Stadium, ICC Chairman Jay Shah handed
over the trophy to Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur, a deeply emotional and
memorable moment. This victory not only marks a milestone for Indian cricket
but also a story that elevates women's sports to new heights. This victory in
the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 marks the end of a 47-year wait for
India. Under Harmanpreet Kaur's captaincy, the Indian team performed
brilliantly, which was evident throughout the tournament. If you want to watch
the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 final highlights, scorecard, or viral
videos, this article is for you.The ICC Women's Cricket World
Cup 2025 is jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Eight teams participated in
the tournament, which ran from September 30 to November 2. India, Australia,
England, South Africa, New Zealand, West Indies, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. India
displayed excellent form in the league stage, with the opening pair of Smriti
Mandhana and Shafali Verma making a splash. Batting first in the final, India
posted a strong total of 298. Harmanpreet Kaur played a brilliant unbeaten
innings of 75, while Shafali Verma contributed 87. In reply, South Africa was
bowled out for 246, with the bowling of Deepti Sharma and Pooja Vastrakar
performing brilliantly. This victory is a testament to the Indian team's hard
work, strategy, and team spirit. The total prize money for the tournament was
$13.88 million, a 297% increase from the 2022 edition. The winning team
received $4.48 million, more than the 2023 men's World Cup. This is a major
step by the ICC towards gender equality in women's cricket. The ceremony
following the final was the most special. ICC Chairman Jay Shah came on stage
and handed the trophy to Harmanpreet Kaur. Harmanpreet tried to touch his feet
in respect, but he stopped her and bowed down to honor her. This moment went
viral on social media, with millions praising it as a symbol of the humility
and respect inherent in Indian culture. Harmanpreet said, "This moment is
incredible for me. We faced many defeats, but we never gave up. This honor from
Jay Shah sir makes us stronger." Jay Shah also congratulated the team,
saying, "Indian women have inspired not only on the field but also in
society. This World Cup title is a victory for the daughters of India."
Following this, the Indian players performed Bhangra in the stadium, which went
viral on social media. Legends like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also
congratulated the team, with Kohli writing, "Love you girls! This is the
result of your hard work."
Many Indian players performed
exceptionally well in this tournament. Captain and batsman Harmanpreet Kaur played
a brilliant innings of 75 not out in the final and scored over 300 runs in the
entire tournament. Opener Shafali Verma contributed 87 runs in the final and
impressed everyone by scoring the fastest century. Smriti Mandhana was the top
scorer of the tournament, scoring over 450 runs. All-rounder Deepti Sharma took
15 wickets and anchored the team with useful batting, while bowler Renuka Singh
took 12 wickets and performed brilliantly in the death overs. These players not
only shone on the field but also became an inspiration for young girls.This victory will give a new
direction to Indian women's cricket. The efforts of the BCCI and ICC will open
up more opportunities for women. Harmanpreet Kaur said, "Our World Cup
started the night we lost. Now this dream has become a reality." South
Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt also praised the Indian team. If you want to
follow the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 live score, highlights, or
videos, visit the ICC's official website or Cricbuzz. This win proves that you
shouldn't stop dreaming – just learn to live them!