Deepti Sharma played a crucial role in India's maiden World Cup win, scoring 58 runs and taking 5 wickets for 39 runs.
India set a target of 299 for South Africa, with Shafali Verma scoring 87 from 78 balls and Sharma contributing 58 runs. Ayabonga Khaka took 3 wickets for 58 runs for the Proteas.
South! Africa's response was led by Laura Wolvaardt, who scored a century, but India's bowling proved too strong, securing a 52-run win.
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Author's summary: India wins maiden World Cup title.