Overview:
India posted 298/7, with Shafali (87) and Deepti Sharma (58) leading the batting charts.
Gautam Gambhir, who is in Australia with the Men in Blue, has lauded the Indian women’s cricket team after their triumph in the ICC Women’s World Cup, saying their legacy will inspire generations. After losing the final in 2005 and 2017, the Women finally crossed the finishing line. Harmanpreet Kaur’s team defeated South Africa by 52 runs to secure their first-ever ICC title in any format of the game.
Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma’s all-around performances led the team to success. Gambhir congratulated the players.
“You have not just created history, you’ve created a legacy that will inspire generations of girls,” he wrote on X.
You have not just created history, you’ve created a legacy that will inspire generations of girls! #LegendsForever 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/51k29fIAO4
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 3, 2025
Legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised the women’s team.
“Congratulations @BCCIWomen, that was one hell of a campaign. Well done to the girls and the entire support staff led by @amolmuzumdar11.”
Irfan Pathan took to X to opine on the success. “Many congratulations to @BCCIWomen for winning the World Cup. Brilliant play. Deepti Sharma, what a player you are. Shafali, well done.”
Shikhar Dhawan called the victory incredible. “Incredible win by the women in blue! @TheShafaliVerma’s fearless batting and @Deepti_Sharma06’s all-round class made all the difference. Champions in every sense of the word! “
Coming to the match, India posted 298/7, with Shafali (87) and Deepti Sharma (58) leading the batting charts.
Ayabonga Khaka (3/58) bowled well for South Africa. Although Laura Wolvaardt scored a hundred, South Africa were dismissed for 246.
Deepti took 5 wickets while Shafali dismissed two batters.