In a rain-delayed final held at a packed DY Patil Stadium on Sunday, India posted a formidable 298\/7, thanks to Player of the Match Shafali Verma\u2019s 87 and Player of the Tournament Deepti Sharma\u2019s brisk 58.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In reply, South Africa were bowled out for 246 despite a valiant 101 from captain Laura Wolvaardt, with Deepti picking a five-wicket haul. As soon as Deepti took out Nadine de Klerk, it sparked jubilant celebrations in the country as Harmanpreet & Co. finally ended the wait for a first-ever ICC silverware for the senior women\u2019s team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
IANS understands that the players and support staff members, currently in Navi Mumbai, are expected to leave for New Delhi by Tuesday evening and will return to their respective homes after meeting with Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In reply, South Africa were bowled out for 246 despite a valiant 101 from captain Laura Wolvaardt, with Deepti picking a five-wicket haul. As soon as Deepti took out Nadine de Klerk, it sparked jubilant celebrations in the country as Harmanpreet & Co. finally ended the wait for a first-ever ICC silverware for the senior women\u2019s team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India had staged a remarkable comeback after three consecutive losses in the league stage by beating New Zealand and advancing to the semifinals, where they chased down a record 339 against reigning champions Australia. Ultimately on Sunday, India finally met its destiny by securing the title in front of a packed home crowd bathed in a sea of blue. <\/p>\r\n\r\n