Harmanpreet Kaur-led India outclassed South Africa by 52 runs to claim their first-ever World Cup crown.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a red-letter day for Indian women\u2019s cricket. What the men\u2019s team achieved in 1983, the Indian women have recreated today in Mumbai. This historic triumph will give a tremendous boost to women\u2019s cricket in the country, and I\u2019m confident our game will now reach new heights,\u201d Dhumal told IANS.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chasing 299, South Africa appeared well in contention at one stage, but a breakthrough from Deepti Sharma triggered a stunning collapse. After she removed Annerie Dercksen, the Proteas fell from 209 for 5 to 246 all out, leading India to the title triumph.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Captain Laura Wolvaardt (101) led from the front with a brilliant century but found little support as wickets tumbled around her. Deepti emerged as India\u2019s hero with the ball, claiming an excellent 5 for 39, while Shafali Verma and Sree Charani contributed crucial wickets to seal a historic victory for India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, India had posted 298 for 7 - the second-highest total in a Women\u2019s ODI World Cup final. A strong 100-run opening partnership set the platform, and at 223 for 3, India looked poised for an even bigger score before South Africa fought back to keep them just under 300.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Captain Laura Wolvaardt (101) led from the front with a brilliant century but found little support as wickets tumbled around her. Deepti emerged as India\u2019s hero with the ball, claiming an excellent 5 for 39, while Shafali Verma and Sree Charani contributed crucial wickets to seal a historic victory for India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For South Africa, Ayabonga Khaka impressed with figures of 3 for 58, while Nonkululeko Mlaba, Nadine de Klerk, and Chloe Tryon picked up a wicket each.<\/p>\r\n\r\n