History was made. The Indian women’s team won their very first ICC Women’s World Cup title, beating South Africa by 52 runs in the final. This victory ends a long, long wait for a major trophy.
The path to winning this World Cup was not easy. In the middle of the tournament, India lost three matches in a row. They were in serious danger of being knocked out. But the team made a strong comeback, winning every game after that to lift the cup.
Here are five big takeaways from this famous win-
1. The Batting Was Strong
Throughout the tournament, India’s batting showed its skill. The batters proved they could rescue the team from any bad situation against any team. In the final, Shefali Verma (87), Smriti Mandhana (45), and Deepti Sharma (58) all batted well to help India put up a big score.
2. Deepti Sharma is a Legend
Deepti Sharma has now made her name as a legend of women’s cricket. She was named the Player of the Tournament. She did something amazing that no one else has ever done in a World Cup: she scored over 200 runs (215) and took over 20 wickets (22). In the final match, she scored 58 runs and took 5 wickets.
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3. Shefali Verma: The Big Match Player
Shefali Verma proved she is the team’s big match player. When the team needed her most in the knockout games, she stepped up. She was the Player of the Match in the final for her amazing 87 runs, which set up the win. She also helped with the ball, taking two important wickets.
4. Harmanpreet Kaur’s Great Leadership
This victory proves that Harmanpreet Kaur is one of India’s greatest captains. When the team was losing, she kept everyone calm and working together. She made good decisions before the tournament to build the right team, and her plans worked perfectly.
5. The Team and Coach Deserved This
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Every player worked hard for this win, including Richa Ghosh, Shefali Verma, and Jemimah. The team’s coach, Amol Muzumdar, also deserved this win. He was a fantastic player in domestic cricket but never got the call to play for India. It is said that ‘your hard work pays off somewhere and somehow,’ and this win proves it for him.