India has made history by winning the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025, defeating South Africa by 52 runs. Harmanpreet Kaur’s team posted an impressive 298 runs at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, securing their first World Cup title on November 2, 2025.
Celebration of Excellence
Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised Amol Muzumdar, the head coach, during a discussion on his YouTube channel. Ashwin emphasized that the women’s team was destined for greatness, highlighting Muzumdar's pivotal role in this success.
Remarkable Journey
The past two years have been significant for Indian cricket, with the men’s team winning the T20 World Cup 2024 under Rahul Dravid's guidance. Now, the women’s team has followed suit with a historic win under Muzumdar, transforming the landscape of Indian cricket.
Match Highlights
| Team |
Runs |
Player of the Match |
Wickets |
| India |
298 |
Shafali Verma |
2 |
| South Africa |
246 |
- |
- |
Player of the Match
Shafali Verma’s all-round performance, scoring 87 runs and taking two wickets, was vital to India’s victory.
A Glorious Past
Before this triumph, India had reached the ODI World Cup final twice but fell short previously. Coach Muzumdar expressed immense pride following the win, marking a glorious turnover in women's cricket history.
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