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November 03, 2025 India Claims Historic Maiden Women's Cricket World Cup Title

India's women's cricket team made history on November 2, 2025, by winning their first-ever ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side defeated South Africa by 52 runs in a thrilling final held at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Stellar performances from Shafali Verma with the bat and Deepti Sharma with both bat and ball were instrumental in securing this landmark victory for India. This triumph marks a significant milestone for women's cricket in the country.

India Lifts ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy

In a monumental achievement for Indian sports, the Indian women's cricket team clinched their maiden ICC Women's Cricket World Cup title on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The historic victory came after a dominant 52-run win over South Africa in the final match at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Put into bat first, India posted a challenging total of 298 for 7 in their allotted 50 overs. Opening batter Shafali Verma was the star of the innings, scoring a career-best 87 runs off just 78 balls. Her aggressive knock laid a strong foundation for the team. Deepti Sharma also played a crucial role, contributing a run-a-ball 58, which included three fours and a six, steadying the innings after some quick wickets in the middle overs.

South Africa, in their chase, struggled against a disciplined Indian bowling attack. Deepti Sharma shone once again, this time with the ball, picking up an impressive five wickets. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur also made a significant impact, taking an incredible catch to seal the victory. This comprehensive performance ensured India's triumph, marking their first-ever Women's World Cup title after finishing as runners-up in 2005 and 2017.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team on their spectacular win, highlighting their skill, confidence, teamwork, and tenacity throughout the tournament. The victory has been widely celebrated across the nation, hailed as a significant moment for women's cricket in India.

Other Notable Sports Updates

Beyond the historic cricket win, India is abuzz with several other significant sporting events:

  • Chess: India is hosting the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Goa from November 1 to 26, a prestigious event featuring 206 of the world's best players, including Indian Grandmasters D. Gukesh, R. Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi.

  • Badminton: Indian shuttlers are participating in the BWF Korea Masters (November 4-9), a Super 500-level tournament offering crucial ranking points for players like Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu.

  • Archery: The 250 Swiss Open (Archery) concluded on November 2, with the Asian Archery Championships 2025 scheduled for November 8-14.

  • Shooting: The ISSF World Championships are set to take place from November 6-18.

  • Hockey: The Men's FIH Hockey Junior World Cup is scheduled to be held in Chennai from November 28 to December 10, featuring 24 teams.

These events underscore a busy and pivotal month for Indian athletes across various disciplines, serving as both competitive showcases and important steps towards future international competitions like the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

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