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'Just the Beginning' as India Lift First Women's World Cup
- On Sunday in Navi Mumbai, India women's cricket team defeated South Africa women's cricket team by 52 runs at the DY Patil Stadium, clinching their maiden ICC Trophy.
- After past disappointments, India focused on team fitness and unity, with Smriti Mandhana saying the side faced World Cup heartbreaks but believed it had a bigger role to play.
- Earlier in the innings, Shafali Verma's 87 and contributions from Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh helped India reach an under-par total after a two-hour rain delay slowed the pitch.
- Deepti Sharma's bowling snapped up 4 wickets, including Laura Wolvaardt who had 101, steering India to victory as South Africa's chase faltered.
- Smriti Mandhana finished the tournament campaign with an average of 54.25, the best World Cup batting performance by an Indian, while players described the home triumph as an emotional moment.
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'Just the beginning' as India lift first Women's World Cup
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said her team's breakthrough Women's World Cup triumph on Sunday was "just the beginning" as they beat South Africa by 52 runs to win the tournament for the first time.
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