India has won the Women’s Cricket World Cup for the first time, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in Navi Mumbai and ending a 47-year wait. In a country where men’s cricket has long dominated the spotlight, this victory marks a defining moment for women’s sport. Shafali Verma led with 87 runs and two wickets, while Deepti Sharma added 58 runs and five wickets. The win followed a stunning semi-final chase against Australia. The ICC raised the prize pool to a record $ 14 million, with India earning over $4 million. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the triumph as "historic."
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