IND-W vs SA-W Final Results

8:28 PM IST From dusty maidans to the grandest stage, India’s daughters have turned a page. No longer chasing, tonight they lead. A tale of sacrifice, grit, of fire, of speed. The Tricolour flaps proudly in twilight’s gleam. A billion hearts live the dream. History bows to a team so bold, the World Cup is theirs, etched in gold. A truly historic moment in Navi Mumbai, and this will serve as inspiration for generations of girls who will one day represent their country on this stage. The DY Patil Stadium erupts as the Indian players charge across the field, tears flowing freely, smiles stretching wide, joy and relief pouring out in equal measure. They tried in 2005, came close, but couldn't finish. They pushed harder in 2017, fell short again, but rose once more, fought through the years of heartache, and have finally, gloriously, claimed the crown. Tough luck, South Africa. They were nearly flawless throughout their World Cup campaign, barring two lapses, but will have to wait for another opportunity to claim their maiden title.

8:28 PM IST From dusty maidans to the grandest stage, India’s daughters have turned a page. No longer chasing, tonight they lead. A tale of sacrifice, grit, of fire, of speed. The Tricolour flaps proudly in twilight’s gleam. A billion hearts live the dream. History bows to a team so bold, the World Cup is theirs, etched in gold. A truly historic moment in Navi Mumbai, and this will serve as inspiration for generations of girls who will one day represent their country on this stage. The DY Patil Stadium erupts as the Indian players charge across the field, tears flowing freely, smiles stretching wide, joy and relief pouring out in equal measure. They tried in 2005, came close, but couldn't finish. They pushed harder in 2017, fell short again, but rose once more, fought through the years of heartache, and have finally, gloriously, claimed the crown. Tough luck, South Africa. They were nearly flawless throughout their World Cup campaign, barring two lapses, but will have to wait for another opportunity to claim their maiden title.

7:47 PM IST India's Shafali Verma is the PLAYER OF THE FINAL for her amazing 87 with the bat and a couple of wickets with the ball. Mentions that she said at the start that God had sent her to do something special. Adds that it was difficult to come in just to play the knockouts, but she was confident in herself and credits her family, friends, and teammates who supported her. Mentions that all she wanted to do was score runs in this game and was very clear in her mind about her game. Says that senior players just told her to play her natural game and with freedom. Tells that seeing her idol, Sachin Tendulkar, gave her a big boost, and says that he has kept in touch with her to help her improve her game, and it was just inspirational for her.

7:47 PM IST India's Shafali Verma is the PLAYER OF THE FINAL for her amazing 87 with the bat and a couple of wickets with the ball. Mentions that she said at the start that God had sent her to do something special. Adds that it was difficult to come in just to play the knockouts, but she was confident in herself and credits her family, friends, and teammates who supported her. Mentions that all she wanted to do was score runs in this game and was very clear in her mind about her game. Says that senior players just told her to play her natural game and with freedom. Tells that seeing her idol, Sachin Tendulkar, gave her a big boost, and says that he has kept in touch with her to help her improve her game, and it was just inspirational for her.

7:44 PM IST And now comes the moment Indian fans and the team have been waiting for eagerly. The players step forward to receive their winners' medals, with Sree Charani leading the way. A cheer erupts for each player as they collect their medal one by one. Finally, the victorious captain of India Women, Harmanpreet Kaur, receives hers and walks up for a chat, beaming with a wide smile. She cannot even hear what Mel Jones' first question is, as the crowd is just cheering and making a lot of noise. She starts by acknowledging the fans and says they have been with them in all the ups and downs. She credits the entire squad, BCCI, the selectors, and everyone back home. Mentions that even though they lost three games, they always had the self-belief, and they knew they could do something special. Tells that she saw Shafali standing, and the way she batted, she knew it was her day. Further adds that she asked Shafali if she could bowl one over, and she was always ready for it, and credits her for being so positive. Reckons that they thought the total was enough, as this was a completely different wicket from the semifinal, but also praises Laura Wolvaardt for her knock. Says that South Africa just panicked a bit in the end, and they pounced at that moment. Adds that, in the last couple of years, Amol Muzumdar has always said to come up with something special and be prepared for the big occasions. Tells they did not make many changes to the squad, which also helped them a lot. Says that this is just the start, they wanted to break the barrier, and with a lot of big tournaments coming, they just want to keep improving and keep winning.

7:44 PM IST And now comes the moment Indian fans and the team have been waiting for eagerly. The players step forward to receive their winners' medals, with Sree Charani leading the way. A cheer erupts for each player as they collect their medal one by one. Finally, the victorious captain of India Women, Harmanpreet Kaur, receives hers and walks up for a chat, beaming with a wide smile. She cannot even hear what Mel Jones' first question is, as the crowd is just cheering and making a lot of noise. She starts by acknowledging the fans and says they have been with them in all the ups and downs. She credits the entire squad, BCCI, the selectors, and everyone back home. Mentions that even though they lost three games, they always had the self-belief, and they knew they could do something special. Tells that she saw Shafali standing, and the way she batted, she knew it was her day. Further adds that she asked Shafali if she could bowl one over, and she was always ready for it, and credits her for being so positive. Reckons that they thought the total was enough, as this was a completely different wicket from the semifinal, but also praises Laura Wolvaardt for her knock. Says that South Africa just panicked a bit in the end, and they pounced at that moment. Adds that, in the last couple of years, Amol Muzumdar has always said to come up with something special and be prepared for the big occasions. Tells they did not make many changes to the squad, which also helped them a lot. Says that this is just the start, they wanted to break the barrier, and with a lot of big tournaments coming, they just want to keep improving and keep winning.