All posts tagged: india vs south africa final

ICC expands Women’s ODI World Cup to 10 teams from 2029 after India’s historic title win

ICC expands Women’s ODI World Cup to 10 teams from 2029 after India’s historic title win

Published by Webster

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the Women’s ODI World Cup will expand from eight to ten teams starting with the 2029 edition, a move aimed at accommodating the growing competitiveness and global reach of women’s cricket. The decision was finalised at the ICC Board meeting on Friday, coming just days after India’s historic maiden title win on home soil. India’s 52-run victory over South Africa in the final at Navi Mumbai on November 2 marked a watershed moment for women’s cricket in the country, drawing record crowds and viewership. Nearly three lakh spectators attended matches during the tournament, while television and digital platforms attracted close to 500 million viewers in India alone, the highest ever for a women’s cricket event. ICC cites record-breaking success of 2025 edition as catalyst for growth Buoyed by the unprecedented fan engagement and competitive quality on display, the ICC said the expansion reflected its “long-term commitment to developing women’s cricket globally.” The 2029 tournament will thus feature ten nations instead of eight, though the qualification pathway is …

Twitter reacts as India lifts their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup

Twitter reacts as India lifts their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup

Published by Webster

India has done it. After years of heartbreaks, near-misses, and what-ifs, the Indian women’s cricket team are finally world champions, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup final to clinch their first-ever world title. As the final wicket fell and Harmanpreet Kaur’s team erupted in celebration, the world of cricket, fans, legends, and icons turned to social media to celebrate a victory that many are calling a turning point in women’s sport. “At the stroke of the midnight hour…” Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle perfectly captured the emotion and magnitude of the moment, tweeting: “World Champions. At the stroke of the midnight hour India awakes to history. This is a moment in time that will change the course of the women’s game.” It was a nod to both India’s independence speech and to a night that may redefine how women’s cricket is seen and supported in the country. “This is Indian women’s 1983 moment” A fan summed up what many felt across the nation: “This is Indian Women’s cricket’s …

Women’s World Cup Final – ‘Lot of pressure on India’: South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt lays down the gauntlet | Cricket News

Women’s World Cup Final – ‘Lot of pressure on India’: South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt lays down the gauntlet | Cricket News

Published by Webster

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has said that a capacity Indian crowd at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai could end up adding more pressure on the home team in the World Cup final on Sunday. South Africa, who like Australia had beaten India in the group stages, are also looking to be first-time winners of the Women’s World Cup. “It’s going to be a very exciting opportunity but at the same time I think it puts a lot of pressure on them as well. They have the whole country behind them and are sort of expected to win. I guess so. Yeah, I think it sort of plays in our favour hopefully. We’re very excited for the game. They’re a very good side. We’re going to have to play some really good cricket to beat them, but we’re really excited for the opportunity,” said Wolvaardt in the press conference ahead of the final. South Africa has enjoyed a superior head to head over India in World Cup cricket, with the home team yet …