After two failed attempts in the finals of the 2005 and 2017 editions, the Women in Blue finally crossed the final hurdle in 2025 to win their maiden senior women's ICC title
The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup India 2025 final has now officially become one of the most-watched sporting events in Indian history
During the interaction with PM Modi, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister's encouragement over the years
Despite nationwide euphoria, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decided against organising a public victory parade due to safety concerns
Industry experts call the victory nostalgic, reminding Indian cricket fans of the Kapil Dev-led team lifting India's maiden 1983 Men's World Cup trophy in England
India on Sunday raised a toast to the women's cricket team after its historic World Cup victory, with leading sports personalities and political figures calling it a "defining" moment that could inspire an entire generation. It was a watershed moment for Indian women's cricket as years of toil and near-misses culminated in an evening of redemption and history, with the team defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final to become only the fourth side to lift the ODI title. "1983 inspired an entire generation to dream big and chase those dreams. Today, our Women's Cricket Team has done something truly special," cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar wrote on 'X'. "They have inspired countless young girls across the country to pick up a bat and ball, take the field and believe that they too can lift that trophy one day. "This is a defining moment in the journey of Indian women's cricket. Well done, Team India. You've made the whole nation proud." Calling it an iconic moment, Sports Ministe
India vs South Africa ICC Women's WC 2025 Final: Harmanpreet Kaur and co. have won the thrilling by 52 runs in Navi Mumbai to be crowned world champions for the first time.
Head coach Amol Mazumdar calls India's maiden ICC Women's World Cup triumph a watershed moment for women's cricket, as Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma deliver historic performances
So far, in 13 editions of the ICC Women's World Cup, Australia have won seven times, England four times, and New Zealand and India have lifted the trophy once.
India and South Africa chase their maiden ICC Women's World Cup title in Navi Mumbai, but a rain threat looms large over the historic final that could even produce joint champions
The ICC Women's World Cup 2025 final between India and South Africa in Navi Mumbai is set for hot, humid conditions, with rising rain chances through the day and a reserve day in place
Jemimah Rodrigues' unbeaten 127 powers India to a historic five-wicket victory in the semifinal against Australia. India to clash with South Africa in final on November 2 in Navi Mumbai
The live streaming of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 final matches will be available on the JioHotstar app and website for fans in India
The live streaming of the India Women vs Australia Women ICC Women's World Cup 2025 semifinal match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India
Laura Wolvaardt's majestic 169 and Marizanne Kapp's five-wicket masterclass powered South Africa Women to a record-breaking 125-run win over England in Guwahati
The live streaming of the England Women vs South Africa Women ICC Women's World Cup 2025 semifinal match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in England
Pratika, the current Indian opener alongside Smriti Mandhana, who has been vital to India's lineup, suffered an ankle and knee injury while fielding in India's last group match against Bangladesh
South Africa will hope to address their batting frailties against spin and produce a solid all-round show when they face four-time champions England in the first semifinal of the ICC Women's World Cup here on Wednesday. En route to the knockout stage, South Africa suffered two heavy defeats and their batting came apart against spin on both occasions. Left gutted after being bowled out for 69 in their opening game, the South Africans recovered well to record narrow but gritty wins over New Zealand, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. However, their struggles against spin resurfaced in the final league game against Australia, who bundled them out for just 97 in 24 overs. While the South African batters failed to pick the line and were undone by the drift against England, they were completely left gobsmacked by Alana King's leg-spin in the match against Australia. England will look to exploit this South African weakness again and rely not only on their all-round strength but a
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Before her unfortunate injury, Rawal had been in remarkable form, scoring 308 runs in six innings at an impressive average of over 50