NewsIMTSIndia won their first ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 by defeating South Africa in the final at DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. The Indian team scored 298/7 in 50 overs with Shafali Verma contributing 87 runs. Shafali was named Player of the Match for her all-round performance (87 runs and 2/36). Deepti Sharma became Player of the Tournament with 215 runs and 22 wickets. The tournament featured record prize money with India receiving $4.48 million (approximately Rs 37.3 crore), while South Africa got $2.24 million (Rs 18.6 crore). Semi-finalists Australia and England received $1.12 million each. The total prize money was $13.88 million, marking a historic step toward gender pay equity in cricket. India's victory included a record chase of 341/5 against Australia in the semi-final, where Jemimah Rodrigues scored an unbeaten 127. (Updated 3 Nov 2025, 13:48 IST; source: link)
India's Historic Victory in the Women's Cricket World Cup
India won their first ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 by defeating South Africa in the final match held at DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. The Indian team posted a challenging total of 298 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 50 overs. Shafali Verma emerged as the star performer, scoring 87 runs with the bat and taking 2 wickets for 36 runs with the ball. Her all-round performance earned her the Player of the Match award. This victory came after India's remarkable semi-final win against Australia, where they successfully chased a massive target of 341 runs, with Jemimah Rodrigues scoring an unbeaten 127.
Record Prize Money and Outstanding Performances
The 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup featured unprecedented prize money, marking a significant step toward gender pay equality in cricket. India received $4.48 million (about Rs 37.3 crore) for winning the tournament, while runners-up South Africa earned $2.24 million (Rs 18.6 crore). The total prize pool was $13.88 million, with semi-finalists Australia and England receiving $1.12 million each. Deepti Sharma was named Player of the Tournament for her exceptional all-round contribution of 215 runs and 22 wickets throughout the competition. The tournament showcased the growing quality and popularity of women's cricket on the global stage.
Key Points
- India won their first ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 by defeating South Africa in the final at DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.
- The Indian team scored 298/7 in 50 overs with Shafali Verma contributing 87 runs.
- Shafali was named Player of the Match for her all-round performance (87 runs and 2/36).
