India Win ICC Women's World Cup 2025
India Openers Unbeaten, Partnership Nears 100
India 92/0 after 16 overs. Shafali Verma steady on 47 (45) and Smriti Mandhana on 35 (51) as the openers keep building. Nonkululeko Mlaba maintains control with figures of 5 overs, 21 runs, no wicket.
Shafali Steps Up as India Near 90 Without Loss
India 89/0 after 15 overs. Shafali Verma smashes a six to move to 45 (42), while Smriti Mandhana is on 34 (48). Nadine de Klerk finishes her fourth over with figures of 4-0-20-0 as India’s openers continue to dominate.
India Reach 80 Without Loss as Openers Maintain Control
India 80/0 after 14 overs. Shafali Verma looks solid on 38 (39) while Smriti Mandhana is on 33 (45). Nonkululeko Mlaba concedes 9 runs in the over, her figures now 4 overs, 18 runs, no wicket.
India Openers Steady After Slow Passage of Play
India 71/0 after 13 overs. Smriti Mandhana on 28 (43) and Shafali Verma on 35 (35) continue to build patiently. Nadine de Klerk keeps things tight with figures of 3 overs, 11 runs, no wicket.
Tight Bowling Keeps India in Check
India 66/0 after 12 overs. Runs have dried up as South Africa’s bowlers maintain control. Smriti Mandhana is on 27 (40) and Shafali Verma on 31 (32). Nonkululeko Mlaba economical with 3 overs for just 9 runs.
South Africa Apply the Brakes After India’s Strong Start
India 65/0 after 11 overs. The scoring has slowed as South Africa tighten their lines. Smriti Mandhana is on 27 (37) and Shafali Verma on 30 (29). Nadine de Klerk keeps things tight with figures of 2 overs, 6 runs, no wicket.
India Openers Continue to Dominate in Steady Start
India 63/0 after 9 overs. Smriti Mandhana moves to 27 (31) and Shafali Verma to 28 (23) as the opening partnership remains unbroken. Nadine de Klerk gives away 5 runs in her first over.
India Openers Unfazed, Partnership Growing Strong
India 58/0 after 8 overs. Shafali Verma batting confidently on 27 (21) and Smriti Mandhana steady at 23 (27). Spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba concedes 7 runs in her first over as India’s openers continue to dominate.
India Openers Stay Solid in Powerplay
India 51/0 after 7 overs. Smriti Mandhana moves to 21 (24) and Shafali Verma on 22 (18) as the pair keep the scoreboard ticking. Marizanne Kapp remains economical with figures of 4 overs, 1 maiden, 21 runs, no wicket.
India Off to a Flying Start in the Final
India race to 45/0 after 6 overs. Smriti Mandhana finding her rhythm with 16 (19), while Shafali Verma holds steady on 21 (17). Ayabonga Khaka has gone for 29 runs in her 3 overs as India’s openers take charge early.