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We Were Very Clear That Shafali Was Going To Play In The Final, Says Harmanpreet
ODI World Cup: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur revealed that the decision to include Shafali Verma in the playing eleven for the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup final against South Africa was made with absolute clarity in the national set-up.
Shafali, who replaced the injured Pratika Rawal just ahead of the semi-final against Australia, seized her opportunity with a match-winning performance in the final against South Africa. Opening the innings alongside Smriti Mandhana, she smashed 87 off 78 balls to help India post a formidable 298.
With South Africa building momentum in their chase, Shafali struck twice in her first seven deliveries, removing key batters Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp to derail the pursuit. The all-round effort proved to be decisive in India’s 52-run victory to win the World Cup for the first time.
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Tendulkar Called A Day Before ODI WC Final, Shared His Experiences, Reveals Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur
ODI World Cup: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur revealed that batting legend Sachin Tendulkar reached out to the team a day before playing the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup final, adding that he offered words of encouragement and shared his own experiences from playing at the grand stage.
Two World Cup Cricketers Get Warm Welcome On Reaching Punjab
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport: The Punjab government on Friday gave a warm welcome at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Mohali, near here, to cricketers Harleen Deol and Amanjot Kaur, two players from the state who were part of the Indian women’s team that created history by winning the country’s first-ever World Cup title in women’s cricket.
MP CM Promises Reinstatement For Cricketer Kranti Gaud's Suspended Father
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan: In a gesture of compassion and recognition, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav assured Kranti Gaud, one of the key players in the Indian women's cricket team that helped bring the World Cup to India, that he would explore possibilities for reinstating her father in government service.
It Still Hasn’t Sunk In That We’ve Actually Won The World Cup: Pratika Rawal
ODI World Cup: November 2 will forever be written in golden words of Indian cricket’s history when the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side beat South Africa by 52 runs to win its first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Andhra Pradesh Announces Rs 2.5 Crore Cash, Govt Job For Shree Charani
Andhra Cricket Association President Keshineni: The Andhra Pradesh government on Friday announced a cash reward of Rs 2.5 crore, a government job and a house site for Telugu cricketer N. Shree Charani, a member of the 2025 women's cricket world cup-winning team.
World Cup Win Is A Reward Not Just For Team, But For All Legends Of The Game: Pratika
ODI World Cup: India batter Pratika Rawal said the historic Women’s ODI World Cup triumph is a reward not just for the hard work done by the current squad, but also for the generations of legendary players who laid the foundation for women's cricket in the country.
Pratika Rawal Confirms Receiving ODI WC Winner’s Medal After Jay Shah’s Intervention
ICC Chairman Jay Shah: India batter Pratika Rawal has confirmed on Friday that she has received her 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup winner’s medal, following an intervention by ICC Chairman Jay Shah.
Women's World-cup Winning Team Member Shree Charani Calls On CM Naidu
Information Technology Minister Nara Lokesh: N. Shree Charani, a member of the 2025 women's cricket world cup-winning team, called on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu here on Friday.
Lanning Picks Litchfield As Healy's Successor To Lead Australia In ODIs
Cricket World Cup: Australia great Meg Lanning believes young opener Phoebe Litchfield has the potential to outshine a strong group of contenders and succeed Alyssa Healy as the next Australian ODI captain.
Jemimah Cheers For Indian Team For Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket For The Blind
T20 World Cup: As the countdown begins for the 1st Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket for the Blind 2025, newly crowned Women's ODI World Cup winner Jemimah Rodrigues has extended a touching message of encouragement to the girls of Team India.
4th T20I: Marsh Admits India Were 'world-class' After Australia Crashed In Chase
Gold Coast: Australia captain Mitchell Marsh admitted his side fell short against a “world-class” Indian team after a dramatic batting collapse saw them lose the fourth T20I by 48 runs at Carrara Oval on Thursday.
Deepti Sharma Says She Liked Being Addressed As ‘DSP’ By PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: India all-rounder Deepti Sharma was elated upon meeting the President of India, Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with her team, after their victory at the recently concluded Women’s World Cup, and said that she felt special on being addressed as ‘DSP’ by the PM.
Interaction With PM Modi Motivates Us: Sneh Rana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: After meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their historic Women’s World Cup triumph, India all-rounder Sneh Rana expressed that his words motivate them whenever the team gets to interact with him.
Shahbaz Nadeem Analyses India’s Young T20I Squad, Names His Top Picks For 2026 WC
The T20 World Cup: Former India cricketer Shahbaz Nadeem shared his thoughts on India's current T20I setup, saying that the team has many talented players and will ‘definitely’ bring results.
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