India marched into the final of the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 with a 33-21 win over Iran in the semifinals in Dhaka on Saturday, maintaining their unbeaten run in the tournament. The defending champions delivered a well-rounded performance marked by strong defensive coordination and a versatile raiding unit that proved difficult for Iran to contain. India’s journey to the knockout stage had already underlined their dominance. The team opened their title defence with a commanding 65-20 victory over Thailand, setting the tone for a flawless group phase. They went on to beat Bangladesh, Germany (63-22) and Uganda (51-16), finishing the league stage with four wins from four matches and the highest point difference in the competition. Throughout the group matches, India showcased depth and balance across departments. Multiple raiders contributed consistently, making the attack unpredictable and enabling the team to adapt to varying opposition strategies. The defensive unit, led by an organised cover and corner combination, maintained control across matches and repeatedly forced all-outs. In the semifinal against Iran, India applied pressure early through …