IND W vs SA W Final: After sealing a thrilling victory in their third T20I against Australia in Hobart on Sunday, India’s senior men’s cricket team took time to cheer on their women’s counterparts in the Women’s World Cup final. A picture shared by the BCCI captured head coach Gautam Gambhir, fielding coach T Dilip, and stars like Jasprit Bumrah and Rinku Singh watching intently as India faced South Africa, showing that support for the women’s side knows no bounds.
Shafali Verma Sets the Tone
India’s innings got off to a blazing start thanks to Shafali Verma, who smashed her first fifty in a major final after a three-year gap. The explosive opener reached her half-century in just 49 balls, laying the perfect foundation for India’s middle order to take charge.
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Middle-Order Fireworks
Following Shafali’s blazing start, Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh stepped up, combining composure and power to keep the scoreboard ticking. Deepti’s precise shot selection under pressure was particularly instrumental, guiding India past the formidable 290-run mark.
A Historic Total
India’s final score of 298/7 now stands as the second-highest total in a Women’s World Cup final, behind only Australia’s 356/5 against England in 2022. Remarkably, this was achieved without any player scoring a century, making it one of India’s highest ODI totals without an individual hundred, second only to 330 against Australia (2025 WC) and 314/9 against West Indies (2024 WC).
With such a commanding total, India has firmly put pressure on South Africa in the summit clash, combining star performances with team effort to create a memorable World Cup moment.
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