"India lifted their maiden Women's World Cup title as Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma's starred to help the hosts secure a 52-run victory over South Africa in the sold-out final in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Shafali struck her highest One Day International (ODI) score of her career as her 87 helped the home side post 298-7 after being asked to bat first in front of the 45,000-strong crowd. Having been left out of the World Cup squad, Shafali was drafted in for the semi-final victory over Australia following an injury to Pratika Rawal and the opening batter imposed herself on the final with a 49-ball half century."
"Laura Wolvaardt led South Africa's reply with a captain's knock of 101 but the Proteas were bowled out for 246 in 45.3 overs. Sharma claimed 5-39, to go with her impressive 58 knock, in a fine all-round display on a memorable night for the hosts. "Every World Cup we've gone into, there have been so many heartbreaks for all of us," a teary-eyed India opener Smriti Mandhana said. "We always believed that we had a bigger responsibility not just to win, but to keep growing women's cricket. "Just look at the support we've had over the last month and a half. It's been incredible.""
India secured their maiden Women's World Cup title with a 52-run win over South Africa in a sold-out Navi Mumbai final. The hosts posted 298-7 after Shafali Verma struck her highest ODI score of 87, including a 49-ball half century, having been drafted into the squad for the semi-final. South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt scored 101 in response, but the Proteas were dismissed for 246 in 45.3 overs. Deepti Sharma produced a match-defining all-round display with 58 and figures of 5-39. Smriti Mandhana reflected emotionally on responsibility and the growth of women's cricket.
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