India Triumphs in Women's World Cup 2025: A Historic Victory

The Women's World Cup 2025 concluded with India lifting the trophy for the first time on home soil, marking a significant milestone in women's cricket. Jay Shah, ICC chairman, praised the collective efforts that led to this success. The tournament saw record attendance and outstanding performances, including Deepti Sharma being named Player of the Tournament. With thrilling matches and new records set, this edition of the World Cup has left a lasting impact on the sport. Discover more about the highlights and achievements from this historic event.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 5, 2025, 16:13 IST

Celebrating Women's Cricket Evolution

After the conclusion of the Women's World Cup 2025, Jay Shah, the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), expressed his pride in the advancements of women's cricket. He attributed the tournament's success to the collaborative efforts that have contributed to the sport's growth.

In a post on X, Shah stated, "My long-standing passion for women's cricket is reflected in the success of the recent ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. This achievement is a tribute to countless individuals who have worked tirelessly, both publicly and behind the scenes, to foster this growth. #CWC25."

A Groundbreaking Tournament

The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 set new benchmarks both on and off the field. India emerged victorious, becoming the fourth nation to claim the trophy, much to the joy of fans in Navi Mumbai. This tournament witnessed record-breaking viewership and individual performances, as highlighted in an ICC media release.

With this win, India joined the ranks of Australia, England, and New Zealand as champions of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, achieving this milestone for the first time on home soil.

Thrilling Final at DY Patil Stadium

A packed crowd of 45,000 witnessed an exhilarating final where India triumphed over South Africa, ensuring a new champion was crowned. The match kept spectators on the edge of their seats until the final delivery, which occurred just before midnight local time. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur secured the victory by catching Nadine de Klerk, igniting celebrations among the fans.

The tournament also set a new attendance record for a league stage match at any ICC women's event, with 25,965 fans attending India's game against Bangladesh, surpassing the previous record of 25,166 during the match against New Zealand.

Deepti Sharma: Player of the Tournament

Throughout the tournament, the stars of women's cricket shone brightly. Deepti Sharma from India was honored as the Player of the Tournament, making history as the first player to score over 200 runs and take more than 20 wickets in an ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. She delivered an outstanding performance in the final, taking five wickets for 39 runs.

South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt also made headlines, amassing a record 571 runs, including centuries in both the semi-final and final, making her the highest-scoring batter in the tournament's history. Her performance propelled her to the top of the ICC ODI batting rankings.

Record-Breaking Performances

The tournament saw multiple records shattered, including the highest successful run chase in women's ODI history, achieved twice in matches between the same teams. Australia first chased down 331 runs against India, but India retaliated in the semi-final, with Jemimah Rodrigues leading a chase of 339 runs with an unbeaten 127.

This edition of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup was notable for the first time since 1982 that three bowlers took more than 15 wickets, with Australia's Annabel Sutherland (17) and England's Sophie Ecclestone (16) joining Sharma.

Marizanne Kapp became the all-time leading wicket-taker in ICC Women's Cricket World Cup history, achieving this milestone during her impressive five-wicket haul against England in the semi-final. Kapp now holds 44 wickets in the tournament, surpassing Jhulan Goswami.

Additionally, a new record for individual bowling figures was set when Australia's Alana King took an incredible seven wickets for just 18 runs in a league match against South Africa.