Delhi: In the final match of ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 played at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, India won the World Cup title for the first time by defeating South Africa by 52 runs. Team India registered a historic victory by performing brilliantly in both the bat and ball departments.

India won the toss and decided to bat first and scored 298 runs losing 7 wickets in 50 overs. Opener Shefali Verma played a explosive inning of 87 runs, while all-rounder Deepti Sharma made an important contribution of 58 runs. Ayabonga Khaka was the most successful bowler for South Africa, taking three wickets.

Chasing the target, the South African team was all out for 246 runs in 45.3 overs. Captain Laura Woolwardt scored a brilliant century (101 runs), but she did not get anyone’s support. For India, Deepti Sharma took 5 wickets, while Shefali Verma won everyone’s heart with her all-round performance by taking 2 wickets.

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

India Women’s Team: 298/7 (50 overs)
(Shefali Verma – 87 runs, Deepti Sharma – 58 runs; Ayabonga Khaka – 3/55)

South Africa Women Team: 246/10 (45.3 overs)
(Laura Woolwardt – 101 runs, Annere Dirksen – 35 runs; Deepti Sharma – 5/39, Shafali Verma – 2/34)

Result: India won the match by 52 runs.

Key moments and turning points of the match

The turning point of the final match was when Deepti Sharma broke the backbone of South Africa by taking three consecutive wickets in the middle overs. South Africa’s hopes also ended as soon as Laura Woolwardt was out. Shefali Verma’s brilliant batting and Deepti’s lethal bowling gave India a historic victory.

player of the match

India’s Shefali Verma was chosen as ‘Player of the Match’. He scored 87 runs with the bat and took 2 wickets with the ball. His all-round performance proved to be the foundation of India’s victory.

FAQs – Tomorrow’s India vs South Africa Women’s World Cup 2025 Final

Question 1: Who won the India vs South Africa Women’s World Cup 2025 final yesterday?
Answer: India won the World Cup for the first time by defeating South Africa by 52 runs.

Question 2: Who was the best player of the final?
Answer: Shefali Verma was selected as ‘Player of the Match’. He scored 87 runs and took 2 wickets.

Question 3: What was the final score of yesterday’s final match?
Answer: India vs South Africa women’s final match

India: 298/7 (Shefali Verma 87 runs, Deepti Sharma 58 runs; Ayabonga Khaka 3 wickets)
South Africa: 246/10 (Laura Woolwardt 101 runs; Deepti Sharma 5 wickets)