The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 has been a thrilling tournament filled with outstanding performances, emotional moments, and world-class cricket. The grand finale took place at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, where the Indian Women’s team will emerge as the champions of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, defeating the South Africa Women’s Team by 52 runs in a nail-biting encounter.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Final – Match Overview
Match Summary (Current Status)
India batted first and posted a competitive total of 298 for 7. Stand-out performances included Shafali Verma scoring 87 runs and Deepti Sharma making 58 runs.
In reply, South Africa were led by captain Laura Wolvaardt who scored a fighting century (101). However, they eventually fell short at 246.
Deepti Sharma starred with the ball too, taking 5-39 in the final to seal India’s historic win.
Most Runs (Tournament)
- The highest run-scorer for the tournament was Laura Wolvaardt with 571 runs.
- Other top batters and exact figures to be updated once full official stats are released.
Most Wickets (Tournament)
- The top wicket-taker was Deepti Sharma with 22 wickets.
- Additional leading bowlers and their figures to be filled once final stat list is confirmed.
Key Highlights of ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 (So Far)
- South Africa, for the first time in history, reached the final after defeating England by 125 runs in the semi-final.
- India made a record-breaking chase in the semi-final, chasing 339 with Jemimah Rodrigues scoring 127*.
- Shafali Verma’s 87 in the final innings so far has been a critical knock.
- Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) sits on a century in the final, showing her class with 101 off 97.
Top 5 Highest Run Scorers in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
| Rank | Player | Country | Matches | Runs | 100s/50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa | 8 | 511 | 2 / 3 |
| 2 | Smriti Mandhana | India | 8 | 434 | 1 / 4 |
| 3 | Alyssa Healy | Australia | 7 | 389 | 1 / 2 |
| 4 | Shafali Verma | India | 8 | 377 | 0 / 4 |
| 5 | Nat Sciver-Brunt | England | 7 | 356 | 1 / 2 |
Top 5 Most Wicket Takers in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025
| Rank Rank | Player | Country | Matches | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deepti Sharma | India | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | Ayabonga Khaka | South Africa | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Annabel Sutherland | Australia | 7 | 14 |
| 4 | Sophie Ecclestone | England | 7 | 13 |
| 5 | Marizanne Kapp | South Africa | 8 | 12 |
Tournament-Wide Records
- The list of players with most runs in a single edition: Laura Wolvaardt leads 2025 with 511 (and counting) for South Africa.
- For the 2025 edition, major breakthroughs in women’s cricket standards were visible: higher scoring rates, more sixes, bigger partnerships and improved all-round performances.
FAQs
Who won the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025?
India Women’s Cricket Team won the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. They defeated South Africa Women by 52 runs in the final match held at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on 2 November 2025, lifting their first-ever Women’s World Cup trophy.
Who was the runner-up team in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025?
The South Africa Women’s Cricket Team finished as the runner-up. Despite an impressive campaign and strong performances throughout the tournament, they fell short in the final against India.
Who was the Player of the Match in the final?
Shafali Verma was named the Player of the Match for her explosive 87 runs off 78 balls, setting the foundation for India’s winning total in the final.