JioHotstar reported that 185 million users streamed the final on its app, matching the numbers of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Final. Another 92 million watched on Connected TV, equaling the CTV audience of major men’s finals. Harmanpreet Kaur’s match-winning catch drew a peak of 21 million viewers.

At Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, India clinched their first ICC title by defeating South Africa by 52 runs. The stadium was packed as India became the first subcontinent team and the fourth overall to lift the Women’s World Cup.

The ICC announced that the 2029 Women’s ODI World Cup will feature 10 teams, up from eight. Nearly 300,000 fans attended the 2025 edition, setting a new record for women’s cricket events. The ICC said the expansion aims to give emerging nations more chances and strengthen global competition in women’s cricket.

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Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the team played with confidence and lifted the trophy for the first time. Tendulkar shared his joy on X, saying the win would inspire many young girls to play cricket. He called it a defining moment for women’s cricket in India.

India scored 298 runs with superb knocks from Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma. Both players also shined with the ball. Shafali dismissed Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp, while Deepti took five wickets to seal the victory.

Shafali won the Player of the Match award. Deepti was named Player of the Tournament for her 200-plus runs and 20 wickets. India’s victory ended their long ICC trophy wait and brought pride to the entire nation.

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India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, in front of a packed crowd. All-rounder Deepti Sharma led the team’s victory with an outstanding all-round performance, scoring 58 runs and taking five wickets for 39. Her efforts ensured India posted a strong total of 298/7 in 50 overs.

South Africa’s chase ended at 246 in 45.3 overs, despite a valiant effort from captain Laura Wolvaardt. Key moments, like Tazmin Brits’ run-out by Amanjot Kaur, shifted the game in India’s favor. The Indian bowlers held their composure to secure a memorable win and clinch the nation’s maiden Women’s World Cup title.

With this triumph, India joined England and Australia as the only nations to win both men’s and women’s ODI World Cups. President Murmu said the victory would inspire generations of young women cricketers and elevate Indian women’s cricket to greater heights.

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