India’s campaign in the Women’s World Cup 2025 has been nothing short of a cinematic journey – one filled with heartbreaks, heroic comebacks, and historic wins. From a shaky start to a statement semi-final triumph, the Women in Blue have shown that resilience and teamwork can script magic on cricket’s grandest stage.
It all began with the opener against Sri Lanka, where India stamped authority with a commanding 59-run win under the DLS method. The middle order crumbled early, but the ever-reliable Deepti Sharma and the rising star Amanjot Kaur stood tall, steering India from trouble. Their 103-run stand defined composure under pressure – Deepti’s 53 and Amanjot’s maiden ODI half-century of 57 were the backbone of India’s total. Deepti’s brilliance didn’t stop there; she bagged three wickets, perfectly supported by Sneh Rana and Shree Charani, as India announced their arrival.
Then came the high-voltage clash, India vs Pakistan – a match that never fails to capture emotions beyond the boundary. Every batter chipped in, but it was Richa Ghosh who stole the spotlight with her fearless 35* off just 20 balls at a strike rate of 175. The young pace sensation Kranti Goud, with 3/20, bowled like a veteran, while Deepti once again made her mark with three wickets. The emphatic 88-run win had fans dreaming of something special.
Two heartbreaks. One more shot at glory. 👀
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But the journey wasn’t all smooth. Against South Africa, India’s batting stumbled. The top order fell cheaply, leaving the side reeling. Then came Richa Ghosh – a firecracker in gloves, who produced one of the most blistering innings of the tournament, scoring 94 off 77 balls. Alongside Sneh Rana’s quickfire 33, India posted a challenging total. However, South Africa held their nerve, chasing it down in dramatic fashion, with Nadine de Klerk sealing it with a six. It was a reminder that in this World Cup, nothing would come easy.
Facing Australia next, India looked determined to bounce back. The openers, Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana, were poetry in motion – stitching together 155 runs, with scores of 75 and 80 respectively. India recorded the highest total in Women’s ODI World Cup history, but Alyssa Healy’s century turned the tide as Australia chased it down. Despite the loss, India’s intent was undeniable.
When India met England, the stakes couldn’t have been higher. Renuka Singh Thakur returned to strengthen the bowling attack, and the game turned into a nail-biter. Mandhana’s fluent 88, Harmanpreet’s gritty 70, and Deepti’s fighting 50 almost took India home, but they fell just four runs short. With three losses on the board, qualification looked distant, until redemption arrived.
Against New Zealand, India roared back. The openers – Pratika and Mandhana, were unstoppable, both smashing centuries and putting on a monumental 212-run partnership. Jemimah Rodrigues, promoted up the order, added a stylish 76*, as India posted 340- the highest total of the tournament. Renuka and Kranti chipped in with crucial wickets to seal a 53-run victory and India’s ticket to the semi-finals.
🗣 “God will fight for me”
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Just when momentum was building, tragedy struck. In the match against Bangladesh, opener Pratika Rawal injured herself while fielding and was ruled out of the tournament. The rain washed away the game, but the mood in the Indian camp was heavy. Yet, as champions do, they found belief again. Amanjot Kaur opened the innings, Radha Yadav picked up three wickets, and India looked forward with purpose.
With South Africa already in the final, all eyes turned to India’s semi-final against the unbeaten Australians. Few expected what followed. Chasing 338, India stumbled to 24/2, pressure mounting, hopes fading. Then walked in Jemimah Rodrigues, the quiet contributor of the campaign, who turned into the hero. Her unbeaten 127* was a masterclass in grace under fire. Alongside captain Harmanpreet Kaur, she built a majestic 167-run stand that kept India alive. Deepti’s late acceleration and Richa’s timely six tilted the momentum, and it was Amanjot Kaur, fittingly, who finished things off with a boundary. India had ended Australia’s 15-match winning streak and booked a spot in the final.
From Deepti’s all-round brilliance to Richa’s fearless finishing, from Mandhana’s elegance to Jemimah’s redemption story, India’s 2025 World Cup run has been a tale of unity, depth, and fire. They’ve faced collapses, injuries, and near-misses, but each time, someone new rose to the occasion.
Now, as they prepare to face South Africa once again this time for the ultimate glory – one thing is certain: this Indian team has already won the hearts of millions. Win or lose the final, their campaign has been a reflection of belief, resilience, and the undying spirit of Indian women’s cricket.