India's Historic ICC Women's World Cup Triumph: A Defining Moment

Former Indian cricket captain Diana Edulji praised the national women's cricket team for their groundbreaking victory at the ICC Women's World Cup, likening the triumph to the historic 1983 men's win. Speaking post-match, Edulji expressed immense pride and recognized the efforts of the BCCI and ICC in championing women's cricket.

India's persistence in women's cricket paid off as they secured their first ICC Women's World Cup title after previous setbacks in 2005 and 2017. The team defeated South Africa by 52 runs, with standout performances by Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma driving their success. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal labeled it a watershed moment that mirrored the impact of India's 1983 triumph for men's cricket.

Former cricketer Reetinder Singh Sodhi echoed these sentiments, celebrating the triumph as a landmark achievement that will motivate schoolgirls across India to pursue cricket. He acknowledged the BCCI's dedication and the significant contributions of Secretary Jay Shah in promoting the women's game.

The match saw South Africa opting to bowl after winning the toss. India's innings were bolstered by significant partnerships, notably Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, and later a strong finish by Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh pushed India to a formidable total. South Africa's chase foundered against India's impressive bowling, with Deepti Sharma's five-wicket haul sealing a historic win.