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ODI World Cup: Former India fast bowler Jhulan Goswami hailed the side’s maiden ODI World Cup triumph as a landmark moment for women’s cricket in the country, saying any praise for the magnitude of their achievement just feels insufficient.

After becoming runners-up in the 2005 and 2017 editions of the 50-over showpiece event, India finally managed to win the title after beating South Africa by 52 runs in a rain-delayed final held in front of a packed DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.

India’s win was shaped by Shafali Verma’s 87 and her picking two scalps, as well as Deepti Sharma hitting a brisk 58 and picking a memorable five-wicket haul. "This is an immensely emotional moment for the entire women's cricket community. Since 1973, we've waited for this, reaching finals twice but never crossing the line. This time, our girls completed the journey and brought the cup home.