• India wins its maiden Women's World Cup title after defeating South Africa by 52 runs.
• Shafali Verma scores 87 runs and takes 2 wickets, while Deepti Sharma claims 5 wickets.
• Laura Wolvaardt scores 101 runs but couldn't secure a win for South Africa.
• This victory marks India's first triumph in a Women's World Cup after previous near misses in 2005 and 2017.
• Deepti Sharma concludes the tournament as the leading wicket-taker and player of the tournament.

India secured a historic victory in the Women's World Cup final, defeating South Africa by 52 runs at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. This triumph marks India’s first Women's World Cup title after previous final defeats in 2005 and 2017. The hosts posted an impressive total of 298-7, propelled by strong performances from Shafali Verma, who scored 87, and Deepti Sharma, who added 58, before bowling out South Africa for 246 in 45.3 overs, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.

The match was a culmination of a remarkable campaign for India, who had faced three consecutive defeats in the group stage, including a loss to the same South African team. The victory came despite the pressure, with India showcasing resilience by posting the second-highest total in a Women’s World Cup final. Wolvaardt's valiant effort for South Africa, scoring 101 runs, was not enough to secure the win, as her dismissal sparked a flurry of wickets for the Indian bowlers, according to BBC and Channel News Asia.

Shafali Verma not only shone with the bat but also contributed with the ball, taking two key wickets that shifted the game's momentum. Deepti Sharma's excellent bowling figures of 5-39 underscored her all-around performance, as she ended the tournament as the leading wicket-taker. This win is seen as a pivotal moment for women's cricket in India, giving hope for a stronger future and elevating the sport's profile in the country, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.

India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed her emotional joy following the win, stating, "It's still sinking in... to be the champions, I'm not able to process it." The victory came after a thrilling match that saw dramatic moments, including multiple drops from South African fielders. Meanwhile, Wolvaardt acknowledged her team's efforts throughout the tournament, stating, "We were outplayed today, India played fantastically well," according to BBC and Channel News Asia.