Updated On: 03 November, 2025 09:36 AM IST | Navi Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
Harmanpreet Kaur’s Team India put up a brilliant display to win their maiden World Cup title, beating South Africa by 52 runs in a keenly contested summit clash at Navi Mumbai

India skipper Harmmanpreet Kaur (right) jumps to hug Shafali Verma after the dismissal of Sune Luus of South Africa in the Women’s World Cup final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Pic/Atul Kamble
Harmanpreet Kaur’s Team India clinched their maiden World Cup title in style, beating South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling summit clash at the DY Patil Stadium here on Sunday.
India’s young opening batter Shafali Verma, 21, delivered a fine half-century alongside opening partner Smrita Mandhana, as India posted an impressive 298-7.
In reply, South Africa were bowled out for 246 in 45. 3 overs with Deepti Sharma excelling with 5-39.