Deepti Sharma Leads India to World Cup Glory
Deepti Sharma starred with bat and ball as India claimed a maiden World Cup triumph after beating South Africa by 52 runs in an entertaining final.
- Sharma scored 58 as India set South Africa a target of 299.
- She then took five wickets for 39 runs.
- Shafali Verma smashed 87 from 78 balls.
- Ayabonga Khaka finished with three wickets for 58 runs for South Africa.
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South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt scored a hard-fought century, but India's strong performance was enough to secure the win.
Author's summary: India wins World Cup title.