India Win ICC Women's World Cup 2025

Shafali Verma nears century as India Women dominate South Africa

After 27 overs, India Women are firmly in control at 162/1. Shafali Verma continues her blistering knock, unbeaten on 85 off 75 balls, while Jemimah Rodrigues supports her with 21 off 30. The pair has added crucial runs with ease. Nonkululeko Mlaba has bowled economically with figures of 6-0-25-0, but wickets remain elusive for South Africa.

India Women 140/1 (24 overs)

Shafali Verma — 68*(63)

Jemimah Rodrigues — 17*(23)

Chloe Tryon — 4-0-25-1

India cruising comfortably with a strong partnership building between Shafali and Jemimah.

Shafali Verma powers India Women past 140 with fluent fifty

At the end of 24 overs, India Women are cruising at 140/1 against South Africa. Shafali Verma is batting on a sparkling 68 off 63 balls, while Jemimah Rodrigues is steady on 17 off 23. The duo has built a solid partnership after an early wicket. Chloe Tryon has been the lone wicket-taker with figures of 4-0-25-1.

Shafali, Jemimah Keep the Momentum Going

India 129/1 after 22 overs. Shafali Verma looking composed on 63 (58) while Jemimah Rodrigues moves to 11 (16). Chloe Tryon keeps things steady with figures of 3 overs, 19 runs, and 1 wicket.

India Cross 120 as Shafali, Jemimah Build Steadily

India 122/1 after 21 overs. Shafali Verma on 58 (56) and Jemimah Rodrigues finding her rhythm with 9 (12). Sune Luus concedes 8 runs in her third over, as India continue to maintain a strong platform.

India 114/1 after 20 overs. Shafali Verma solid on 56 (54) and Jemimah Rodrigues on 3 (8). Chloe Tryon follows up her wicket-taking first over with another disciplined spell — 2 overs, 12 runs, 1 wicket.

India Consolidate After First Breakthrough

India 111/1 after 19 overs. Shafali Verma steady on 53 (52) and Jemimah Rodrigues on 3 (4) as the pair look to rebuild after Mandhana’s dismissal. Sune Luus keeps it tidy with figures of 2 overs for 10 runs.

Shafali Reaches Fifty as India Steady After Smriti’s Exit

India 106/1 after 18 overs. Shafali Verma brings up a well-deserved fifty off 49 balls, continuing her fine form. Jemimah Rodrigues is on 1 (1) after joining her. Chloe Tryon makes an early impact, taking Mandhana’s wicket and conceding 9 runs in her first over.

India Lose Smriti After 100-Run Opening Stand

Big breakthrough for South Africa! Smriti Mandhana departs for 45 (58) after a fine opening partnership with Shafali Verma. Chloe Tryon strikes, with Sinalo Jafta completing the catch behind the stumps.

India Openers Near Half-Centuries in Solid Stand

India 97/0 after 17 overs. Shafali Verma closing in on her fifty with 48 (47), while Smriti Mandhana moves to 39 (55). The opening partnership continues to anchor India’s strong start.