The 2025 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup culminated in a thrilling final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where India outshone Australia by 7 wickets to lift the trophy for the first time in a decade.

- *Key moments:*

    - Smriti Mandhana’s blazing 78 off 45 balls set the tone.

    - Deepti Sharma’s all‑round brilliance – 3 wickets and a crucial 32‑run partnership with Mandhana.

    - A flawless fielding display, highlighted by a spectacular one‑handed catch by Renuka Singh.

- *Turning point:* Australia’s middle‑order collapse after a rain interruption shifted momentum to India, forcing the opposition to lose 4 wickets in 12 balls.

- *Post‑match:* Captain Harmanpreet Kaur dedicated the win to the fans back home, emphasizing the growing depth of women’s cricket in India.

The victory not only adds a prestigious title to India’s kit but also sparks a surge in grassroots participation across the country. Expect more young talent to emerge as the sport gains momentum.