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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In 2024, Sharma completed three major marathons: the Comrades Marathon (South Africa), Silk Route Ultra in Ladakh, and Jaisalmer Ultra Marathon. He is the only civil servant to finish the 122 km Silk Route Ultra at high altitude. Sharma has also participated in numerous 10K runs, half-marathons, and ultra-marathons across India.

Sharma’s fitness journey began during his first year of engineering, addressing Meniere’s disease through jogging. Over time, he gained mental focus, stress relief, and physical fitness. Joining a running group in 2022 under coach Girish Bindra, Sharma gradually progressed from 10 km runs to endurance sports, eventually mastering swimming, cycling, and long-distance running.

Balancing work and training, Sharma adheres to strict routines, combining running, cycling, swimming, strength training, recovery, and nutrition. His achievements include the Comrades Marathon (86 km), Silk Route Ultra (122 km), Border Run (161 km), Mumbai Marathon, Ladakh Marathon, and several sea swimathons and cycling events, inspiring fitness and endurance across the nation.

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