Deepti Sharma's exploits in the final of the Women's World Cup 2025 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai saw her engrave her name in the record books. The 27-year-old all-rounder became the first cricketer ever to score 200 runs and take 20 wickets in one single edition of the World Cup (Men's & Women's), which has seen one of the finest all-round performances in the history of the tournament. Deepti, the left-handed batter, reached the milestone with a solid half-century in the final, scoring a run-a-ball 58, laced with four boundaries and a six. With the ball, she picked up a total of 22 wickets in the tournament - the highest by any bowler in this tournament and the joint-second highest by any bowler in a single edition of Women's World Cup. Shafali & Deepti Guide India to 298 Batting first after a delayed start due to a wet outfield, India got off to a flying start. Openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana stitched together a brilliant 104-run opening partnership while making 87 off 78 and 45 off 58, respectively, setting a perfect tone for the final. However, South Africa fought back strongly through Ayabonga Khaka's 3/58 and Nonkululeko Mlaba, who sent back key players like Jemimah Rodrigues for 24 and Harmanpreet Kaur for 20. Deepti played her part in the context of the game, stitching important partnerships with Harmanpreet first and later with Richa Ghosh (34 off 24) to take India to 298 runs in 50 overs. Her calm presence in the middle ensured India finished on a strong note. Also Read | Women’s ODI World Cup Winners List: From 1973 to Latest Edition A Golden Moment for Indian Women's Cricket India are the CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD 🏆🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/IJQBPwBPdd — CricketGully (@thecricketgully) November 2, 2025 South Africa, led by Laura Wolvaardt, once again fell short in an ICC final despite her brilliant hundred. Despite a rapid start, the Proteas Women fell short, losing back-to-back wickets off Shafali Verma and later off Deepti Sharma, who claimed a fifer to help India lift the title. For India, this triumph powered by Deepti Sharma's brilliance will be remembered as a defining moment in the history of women's cricket. With India Women's getting their hands on their maiden Women's World Cup title, the full house in Navi Mumbai erupted in joy. Coach Amol Muzumdar called it a "watershed moment" for women's cricket in India-a victory built on years of perseverance and passion.