India Clinches First Women's World Cup Title with Historic Victory

Sneh Rana Celebrates World Cup Triumph

Sneh Rana, a member of India's victorious World Cup team, expressed her immense joy and relief following their win. She described the experience of lifting the trophy as a long-awaited dream come true. At the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, India successfully defended a target of 299 runs, defeating South Africa by 52 runs to secure their first Women's World Cup title on November 2.

"It feels incredible to finally lift the World Cup trophy after such a long wait. One must never lose hope," Sneh Rana remarked.

Sneh Rana's Impressive All-Round Contributions

Throughout the World Cup, Sneh showcased her skills, finishing with seven wickets across six matches, averaging 45, with her best bowling figures being 2/32. Additionally, she contributed significantly with the bat, amassing 99 runs in six innings at an impressive average of 49.50.

A Win That Inspires Future Generations

Vimla Rana, Sneh's mother, shared her pride and happiness regarding India's Women's World Cup victory in 2025. She believes this achievement will motivate future players to strive for greater success. "We are overjoyed that India has finally won the World Cup. This victory will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of athletes to pursue more titles for our country," Vimla stated.

India's Historic Achievement

After years of striving for the ICC Women's World Cup, India finally realized their dream, overcoming past disappointments in the finals of 2005 and 2017. Their clinical performance against South Africa, highlighted by Shafali Verma's 87 runs and 2/36 bowling figures, along with Deepti Sharma's 58 runs and 5/39 bowling, will be remembered as a source of inspiration for future cricketers.

Joining the Ranks of Champions

With this victory, India joins the elite group of ICC Women's Cricket World Cup winners, alongside Australia, England, and New Zealand, achieving this milestone for the first time on home soil.