India beat South Africa by 52 runs to win first ICC Women's Cricket World Cup
India won their first ICC Women's Cricket World Cup by beating South Africa by 52 runs in the final at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, on 2 November 2025.
Summary
The ICC Women's World Cup 2025 final in Navi Mumbai on 2 November 2025 saw hosts India, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, post 298 for 7 after South Africa chose to bowl, with Shafali Verma scoring 87 and Deepti Sharma 58. South Africa were bowled out for 246 despite a century (101) from captain Laura Wolvaardt; Deepti took 5 for 39 and Shafali 2 for 36. Shafali was Player of the Match, and Deepti was Player of the Tournament with 215 runs and 22 wickets.
Key facts
- Date/venue
- 2 Nov 2025, Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Result
- India 298/7 beat South Africa 246 by 52 runs
- Title
- India's first Women's World Cup
- Player of the Match
- Shafali Verma (87 and 2/36)
- Player of the Tournament
- Deepti Sharma (215 runs, 22 wickets)
- SA captain
- Laura Wolvaardt, 101
Practice MCQs 4 questions
By what margin did India beat South Africa in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 final on 2 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 52 runs
India made 298/7 and bowled South Africa out for 246 to win by 52 runs.
Where was the final of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 played?
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Correct answer: D — Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
The final was played at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.
Who was named Player of the Tournament at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Deepti Sharma
Deepti Sharma was Player of the Tournament with 215 runs and 22 wickets; Shafali Verma was Player of the Match in the final.
Consider the following statements about the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 final: 1. Shafali Verma scored 87 and was named Player of the Match. 2. South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt scored a century in the final. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Shafali scored 87 (and took 2/36) to be Player of the Match, and Wolvaardt made 101.