Author: Snehasis Mukherjee

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…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Navi Mumbai The stage is getting ready at the DY Patil Stadium, in Navi Mumbai, as India take on South Africa in the final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. Either side could lift their maiden Women’s ODI World Cup title. But for the home team to script that dream moment, they have to negate potential threats posed by the South Africa camp. Spin Surprise — Mlaba and Tryon in Form Before the tournament began, South Africa’s spin department looked like a weak link. Nonkululeko Mlaba was the only frontline spinner, with Sune Luus and Chloe…

Snehasis Mukherjee in Navi Mumbai Team India have done it! They knocked the defending champions, Australia, out of the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, chasing down a 339-run target with five wickets and nine balls to spare. Jemimah Rodrigues was the star, smashing an incredible unbeaten 127, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur made a vital 89. But while Jemimah deservedly took the spotlight, fans should not overlook the impactful cameos from Deepti Sharma (24 off 17), Richa Ghosh (26 off 16), and Amanjot Kaur (15 not out off eight balls). Without those contributions, the chase could have been far more…