Deepti Sharma Leads India To Historic Women’s World Cup Victory
In a night of glory for Indian cricket, Deepti Sharma etched her name in history with a sensational all-round performance that led India to their first-ever Women’s World Cup title. The 27-year-old all-rounder smashed 58 runs and picked up 5/39 as India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final held in Navi Mumbai. It was a night that redefined women’s cricket and fulfilled India’s long-standing dream of winning the Women’s World Cup.
First Player To Score Fifty And Take Five Wickets In A Knockout
Deepti became the first cricketer ever , male or female, to score a fifty and take five wickets in a World Cup knockout match. She was also the first Indian woman to achieve this in any ODI and only the second Indian overall after Yuvraj Singh’s 50 and 5/31 in the 2011 Men’s World Cup.
Her five-wicket haul made her only the second bowler to achieve that in a Women’s World Cup final, following England’s Anya Shrubsole’s 6/46 against India in 2017.
Breaking Records And Setting New Standards
Throughout the tournament, Deepti was India’s most consistent performer, amassing 215 runs and 22 wickets, the most by any player this season. She became the first player in Women’s World Cup history to record 200+ runs and 20+ wickets in a single edition. Her tally of 22 wickets also broke India’s all-time record for the most wickets in one tournament, surpassing Neetu David and Shubhangi Kulkarni.
Deepti dedicated the victory to the nation, saying, “This moment means everything. I just wanted to contribute to India’s dream of winning the Women’s World Cup.”
FAQs
Q1: How did India win the Women’s World Cup final?
A: India won the Women’s World Cup final as Deepti Sharma’s 58 runs and 5 wickets powered them past South Africa by 52 runs.
Q2: What records did Deepti Sharma break in the Women’s World Cup?
A: Deepti became the first cricketer to score a fifty and take five wickets in a knockout match in the Women’s World Cup.
Q3: How many wickets did Deepti Sharma take in the Women’s World Cup 2025?
A: She took 22 wickets — the highest by any player in the tournament.
Q4: Who was the Player of the Tournament in the Women’s World Cup 2025?
A: Deepti Sharma was named Player of the Tournament for her all-round brilliance.
