India's long wait for a Women's World Cup trophy finally ended in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. The hosts sealed a 52-run win over South Africa to win the title in 2025 for the first-ever time.
From Shafali Verma's blazing 87 to Deepti Sharma's all-round brilliance, India's win carried the energy of a team fulfilling years of promise. Even as the players lifted the trophy, the spotlight briefly shifted away from the field to a heart-warming moment hundreds of miles from the stadium.
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Renuka Singh's mother dances with joy after India's World Cup win
After India clinched the title, a video featuring pacer Renuka Singh's mother surfaced online and quickly went viral.
In the clip, she is seen dancing and singing with unfiltered joy, celebrating her daughter's achievement and India's historic win.
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The video, widely shared on social media platforms, shows the proud mother surrounded by local people, beaming with pride as she cheers for her daughter and Team India.
India's bowlers set up a landmark win
Earlier in the day, India posted 298 for 7, powered by Shafali Verma's 87 and Deepti Sharma's 58. In chase, South Africa were bowled out for 246 despite Laura Wolvaardt's valiant century.
Deepti took five wickets, while Renuka's early swing spell set the tone for the defense. As India celebrated their long-awaited World Cup glory, Renuka's mother's celebration became a symbol of the joy and pride the win brought to families across the country.
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