India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final to win the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup for the first time. The Women in Blue defended 298 runs and dismissed the rivals on a score of 246 runs in 45.3 overs.

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt scored a hundred, but she didn’t get enough support from the other batters. Deepti Sharma, who scored a fifty, took five wickets. She was named the Player of the Series for taking 20 wickets and scoring over 200 runs.

Shafali Verma was the surprise package of the contest, amassing 87 runs and picking up two scalps. The host nation posted 298/7 in the allotted 50 overs.

Full Scorecard – India vs South Africa Women’s World Cup 2025 Final, November 2

India 298/7 (Shafali Verma 87, Depth Sharma 58, Ayabongga Khaka 3 Wickets) Beat South Africa 246 (Lura Wolverardt 101, Depti Sharma 5 Wickets) by 52 Runs.

Match Highlights & Key Moments

Shafali Verma’s two wickets were the turning point of the match. She got rid of Sune Luus (25) and Marizanne Kapp (4), and it put the Proteas under pressure.

Player of the Match

Shafali Verma was named the Player of the Match for scoring 87 runs and taking two wickets.

What This Result Means for the Women’s World Cup 2025

India have won the World Cup for the first time.

FQS – Yesterday’s India vs South Africa Women’s World Cup 2025 final

Q1: Who won yesterday’s India vs South Africa Women’s World Cup 2025 final?

India won the match by 52 runs at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.

Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?

Shafali Verma was adjudged the Player of the Match.

Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?

India 298/7 (Shafali Verma 87, Deepti Sharma 58, Ayabonga Khaka 3 wickets)

South African 246 (Laura Wolfards 101, Deepti Sharma 5 wickets)