Author: Snehasis Mukherjee

Smriti Mandhana’s dream of winning the World Cup came true on November 2, 2025, when India sealed their maiden title by defeating South Africa in Navi Mumbai. To celebrate her success, RevSportz caught up with her childhood coach and current Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) women’s team scout, Anant Tambavekar. In this exclusive chat, he opened up on his journey with Smriti, her leadership qualities, the bond she shares with Pratika Rawal, and RCB’s plans ahead of WPL 2026. Smriti scored 434 runs, highest ever by an Indian in a World Cup. What were your first thoughts when Team India became…

Team India scripted history at the DY Patil Stadium by clinching their maiden ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title on November 2, 2025. Behind that triumph, one of the key catalysts was Jemimah Rodrigues. To celebrate her success, RevSportz had an exclusive chat with her coach and mentor, Prashant Shetty, a former Ranji Trophy player, BCCI-certified coach, and the man behind the Kkalpavriksha Cricket Clinic, previously associated with MIG Club, Mumbai. In this conversation, Prashant opens up on Jemimah’s journey, her match-winning knock against Australia, getting dropped midway into the tournament, technical adjustments, leadership chances in WPL 2026, and more.…

Team India scripted history under the lights of DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, by clinching their maiden ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title on November 2, 2025. Throughout the tournament, large crowds turned up to support the home team, and some special performances, both with bat and ball, were witnessed. On and off the field, several outstanding and fascinating numbers were achieved. Here are some of the most significant ones: 1 – India Women lifted their maiden ODI World Cup title and became only the fourth nation, after Australia, England, and New Zealand, to win this trophy. 25,965 – This…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Mumbai A new dawn in Indian women’s cricket has begun as the Women in Blue claimed their first-ever ODI World Cup title by defeating South Africa in the final at the DY Patil Stadium on November 2, 2025. After the win, as expected, fans were cheering louder than ever. The whole team, led by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, was seen acknowledging the support as they took a victory lap with the World Cup in their hands. During that time, several former Indian cricketers — Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami, Anjum Chopra, and Reema Malhotra — were seen managing their…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Mumbai Team India scripted history at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on Sunday by clinching their maiden ODI World Cup title. Throughout the tournament, several players rose to the occasion under pressure, and one of them was seam-bowling all-rounder Amanjot Kaur. In seven games, she scored 146 runs, including a fifty, at an average of 36.50, while also taking six wickets at an economy rate of 6.54. Whenever India were under pressure, Amanjot stepped up with the bat. In the first match of the World Cup against Sri Lanka in Guwahati, India were reduced to 124/6 before…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Navi Mumbai November 2, 2025, is now etched into the history of Indian Women’s Cricket as the team clinched their maiden World Cup title by defeating South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Team India’s campaign had its ups and downs. They started with two back-to-back wins, then lost momentum with three consecutive defeats, and finally bounced back to lift the trophy. But for the writer, the journey had begun months earlier — long before he and his senior colleague, Trisha Ghosal, reached Guwahati on September 24. From setting up interviews and chatting with…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Navi Mumbai India created history as they defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. After scoring an unbeaten fifty with the bat, Deepti Sharma starred with the ball, taking five wickets to guide India to their maiden World Cup title in front of a jam-packed home crowd. Chasing a target of 299, South Africa began well. Openers Tazmin Brits and Laura Wolvaardt added 51 runs for the first wicket. Against the run of play, Amanjot Kaur produced a stunning direct…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Navi Mumbai India posted 298/6 in 50 overs against South Africa in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. Shafali Verma’s 87, Deepti Sharma’s unbeaten fifty, and Richa Ghosh’s quick cameo were the main highlights of India’s innings. Just before the scheduled toss time, rain interrupted proceedings, causing a delay of almost two hours. But thanks to an outstanding effort from the DY Patil ground staff, play finally began without any overs being reduced. After winning the toss, South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt opted to bowl first. Openers Shafali…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Navi Mumbai History beckons at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, as India are all set to take on South Africa in the final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. A new champion will be crowned. In the league stage, the Proteas Women defeated India in Vizag, but a final comes with a different kind of pressure. With an expected jam-packed crowd, the Women in Blue will look to turn the tables. There is no major rain threat for now, though some passing showers could occur. The forecast is changing hour by hour, but as…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Navi Mumbai India had their final training session ahead of the much-anticipated ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final against South Africa, scheduled for November 2 at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. It was a light-hearted session for the Women in Blue, reflecting calmness and confidence before the summit clash. The players began with a few warm-up drills, followed by a short net practice. Radha Yadav was the first to hit the nets, accompanied by bowling coach Aavishkar Salvi. The two were seen having a long discussion before Radha began her bowling stint. Shafali Verma had…