The Indian women’s cricket team has finally created history. For the first time in the 52-year history of the Women’s ODI World Cup, Team India has won the title. India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final match played in Navi Mumbai. Batting first, Team India posted a mammoth total of 298 for 7 in 50 overs. In reply, South Africa were bowled out for 246.

Rohit Sharma watch the entire match

Following the Indian team’s historic victory, star batsman Rohit Sharma appeared emotional from the stands. Rohit, who had lost the 2023 Men’s World Cup final, was seen in tears, reflecting his emotions at this historic moment. Rohit Sharma, accompanied by his wife, attended the match. He watched the entire match. He was also seen with Jay Shah and Nita Ambani during the match.

Electing to bat first after losing the toss, India’s opener Shafali Verma took an aggressive approach and scored a brilliant 87. She and Smriti Mandhana shared a solid 104-run partnership. However, the early dismissals of Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur slowed the run rate, but Deepti Sharma rescued the team with a 58-ball 58. Finally, Richa Ghosh’s quickfire 34 off 24 balls took India to 298/7.

Chasing a record target of 299, South Africa got off to a slow start. However, captain Laura Wolvaardt scored a brilliant century to keep the team in the match. At one point, the partnership between Sune Luus and Wolvaardt was causing concern in the Indian camp, but India got the first breakthrough with the run-out of Tazmin Brits.

Deepti Sharma also led India’s comeback with her bowling. She turned the match around by dismissing Wolvaardt after her century and key batsmen like Chloe Tryon. Shafali Verma also performed brilliantly with the ball. Finally, Deepti Sharma ensured India’s victory by dismissing Nadine de Klerk, and Harmanpreet Kaur sealed the victory with the final catch. After winning the title, the Indian players celebrated wildly on the field, and after a long wait, India was crowned the champion of women’s cricket.

Rohit Sharma went emotional