Sachin Sharma
Nov 3, 2025
Smriti Mandhana etched her name in the record books by becoming the Indian batter with the most runs in a single Women’s World Cup edition — 434 runs at an average of 54.25. She surpassed Mithali Raj’s 409 runs from 2017, confirming her as the backbone of India’s batting order.
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Shafali Verma delivered a fearless innings, registering the highest-ever score by an Indian opener in a World Cup final. She broke Punam Raut’s 86 (2017) and even surpassed Virender Sehwag’s 82 (2003), marking her maturity on the biggest stage.
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Captain Harmanpreet Kaur continued her stellar World Cup legacy, now holding the record for most runs in knockout stages — 331. She eclipsed Australia’s Belinda Clark (330), proving her unmatched ability to perform under high-stakes conditions.
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Deepti Sharma became the first cricketer ever — male or female — to score 200+ runs and claim 15+ wickets in a single World Cup edition. Her all-round excellence underlined her role as one of the most complete players in modern-day cricket.
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Power-hitter Richa Ghosh matched West Indies’ Deandra Dottin’s record of 12 sixes in a single Women’s World Cup. Her fearless hitting transformed India’s middle-order approach and energized the team’s run rate.
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India’s imposing total of 298 became the second-highest score in Women’s World Cup finals history. Only Australia’s 356/5 (2022) remains higher, reflecting India’s new attacking brand of batting.
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Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma stitched together the highest-ever opening stand by India in a World Cup final. Their fluent partnership laid the foundation for India’s commanding total and set the tone early.
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Shafali Verma continued her assault by reaching her fifty in just 35 balls — the fastest by an Indian in a World Cup final. Her innings symbolized India’s fearless new generation of batters.
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For the first time in World Cup history, four Indian batters scored 40 or more in the final. This collective dominance highlighted India’s depth, balance, and unity across the lineup.
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India’s overall batting average during the 2025 World Cup stood as their best ever in the tournament’s history. It demonstrated the consistency and firepower that powered their journey to the final and beyond.
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