The crowning achievement of 2025 was India’s women’s team winning their first ODI World Cup. Finishing fourth in the group stage, they advanced to the semifinals against Australia, who posted 338. India scripted history by chasing the target with nine balls left, Jemimah Rodrigues starring with an unbeaten 127.
In the final against South Africa, India posted 298/7 before Deepti Sharma’s five wickets sealed a 52‑run win at DY Patil Stadium on November 2. Harmanpreet Kaur’s side lifted the trophy, marking a landmark triumph in Indian cricket.