India's first Women's Cricket World Cup title marks a historic moment for a country that has long been dominant in the men's game.

A team that faced seemingly insurmountable odds wins its first championship, with wider ramifications for the role women play in public life.

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After two runners-up finishes in 2005 and 2017, the Indian team finally became third time lucky as they defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final to lift maiden silverware.

After a slow start to the group stage where rain was discussed just as much as the cricket, India's eventual World Cup success showed what is possible when given the platform.

Jemimah Rodrigues is ready to make Sunil Gavaskar’s fun World Cup promise come true. The Indian star called out the legend after India’s historic title win, saying she’s ready for their long-awaited musical jam.

The Indian team's prize money is a combination of a BCCI bonus and the ICC's significantly hiked winner's cheque.

Smriti Mandhana led India to their maiden ICC Women's World Cup title in 2025, with boyfriend Palash Muchhal celebrating her historic win. Muchhal sho