India beat South Africa by 52 runs to lift maiden Women's World Cup title
NAVI MUMBAI, India :India won their maiden Women's World Cup title with a 52-run victory over South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.
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India beat South Africa by 52 runs to lift maiden Women’s World Cup title
NAVI MUMBAI: India won their maiden Women’s World Cup title with a 52-run victory over South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday.Put into bat, the hosts rode half-centuries from Shafali Verma (87) and Deepti Sharma (58) to post 298-7 even though 350 looked well within their reach at one stage.Laura Wolvaardt led South Africa’s reply with a captain’s knock of 101 but they were all out for 246 in 45.3 overs.Sharma claimed 5-39 in a fine all-round display on a memorable night for the hosts.
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