In a rain-delayed final at a packed DY Patil Stadium on Sunday, India posted a formidable 298\/7, thanks to Shafali Verma\u2019s 87 and Deepti Sharma\u2019s brisk 58. In reply, South Africa were bowled out for 246 despite a valiant 101 from captain Laura Wolvaardt, with Deepti picking a five-wicket haul.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The historic win, which can be the turning point for women\u2019s cricket in the country, has since sparked celebrations across the country. \u201cWhat a wonderful time it was at the D.Y. Patil Stadium yesterday when Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian women's team, took the catch for India to win the ICC Women's World Cup. What a moment it was. It was a magnificent moment,\u201d Gavaskar said in a video posted on his Instagram account on Monday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India overcame a challenging league phase, including three losses on the trot, to script a remarkable turnaround in the knockout stages and win their first ever senior women\u2019s title. Earlier this year, India had successfully defended their U19 Women\u2019s T20 World Cup in Malaysia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The historic win, which can be the turning point for women\u2019s cricket in the country, has since sparked celebrations across the country. \u201cWhat a wonderful time it was at the D.Y. Patil Stadium yesterday when Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian women's team, took the catch for India to win the ICC Women's World Cup. What a moment it was. It was a magnificent moment,\u201d Gavaskar said in a video posted on his Instagram account on Monday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He further described the victory in Navi Mumbai as a landmark moment for both men\u2019s and women\u2019s cricket in India. \u201cIt's a wonderful moment in the history of Indian cricket, men's and women's. Many, many congratulations to Harmanpreet Kaur and her team for giving us so much happiness, so much joy. The entire cricketing community is very, very proud of you. Well done, congratulations.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n