Top 10 Records Broken in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Final

India’s women’s cricket team created history in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 final against South Africa, breaking several records and setting new milestones in world cricket.
Batting first, India posted a brilliant 298 runs, which became the second-highest total ever in a Women’s World Cup final.

Top 10 Records Broken in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Final

Let’s look at the Top 10 Records made in this historic match.

1. Smriti Mandhana Surpasses Mithali Raj’s Record

• Smriti Mandhana became the Indian batter with the most runs in a single Women’s World Cup edition.
• Mandhana’s total: 434 runs at an average of 54.25
• Previous record: Mithali Raj – 409 runs (2017)
  Mandhana’s consistent form proved vital for India’s success.

2. Shafali Verma’s Record-Breaking Innings

• Shafali Verma scored the highest individual score by an Indian opener in any World Cup final.
• She broke Punam Raut’s 86 (2017) and Virender Sehwag’s 82 (2003).
  Her fearless batting showed her maturity and confidence on the world stage.

3. Harmanpreet Kaur Becomes Top Knockout Scorer

• Captain Harmanpreet Kaur now holds the record for most runs in Women’s World Cup knockout matches.
• Total knockout runs: 331
• Previous record: Belinda Clark (Australia) – 330
  Her leadership and performance under pressure continue to inspire.

4. Deepti Sharma’s All-Round Record

• Deepti Sharma became the first cricketer (male or female) to score 200+ runs and take 15+ wickets in one Women’s World Cup edition.
  Her balance of batting and bowling made her the complete match-winner.

5. Richa Ghosh Equals Record for Most Sixes

• Richa Ghosh hit 12 sixes, equalling Deandra Dottin’s record for most sixes in a Women’s World Cup edition.
  Her powerful hitting added strength to India’s middle order.

6. India Sets Second-Highest Total in World Cup Final

• India’s total of 298 runs became the second-highest ever in Women’s World Cup finals history.
• Highest: Australia’s 356/5 vs England (2022)
  This reflected India’s aggressive and confident batting approach.

7. Mandhana–Shafali Record Opening Partnership

• The duo of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma built the highest partnership for India in a Women’s World Cup final.
  Their partnership gave India a strong start and set up the big total.

8. Fastest Fifty by an Indian in a World Cup Final

• Shafali Verma smashed a 50 off just 35 balls, becoming the fastest Indian to reach a half-century in a World Cup final.
  It showcased her fearless batting style.

9. Most Indian Batters Scoring 40+ in a Final

• For the first time, four Indian batters scored 40 or more runs in a World Cup final.
  This displayed India’s depth and balance in the batting lineup.

10. India’s Best Team Batting Average in World Cup History

• In the 2025 edition, India recorded their highest-ever team batting average in a Women’s World Cup.
  It reflects the team’s consistency and dominance throughout the tournament.

Exam-Oriented Facts

• Event: ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Final
• Teams: India vs South Africa
• India’s Total: 298 runs (2nd highest in final history)
• Top Performers: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh
• Smriti Mandhana’s Runs: 434 (most by an Indian in a World Cup edition)
• Richa Ghosh Sixes: 12 (equal record for most sixes)
• Venue: (To be announced by ICC)
• Result: (India won – expected based on context)

Question & Answer

Q1. Who scored the most runs for India in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025?
(a) Harmanpreet Kaur
(b) Smriti Mandhana
(c) Shafali Verma
(d) Richa Ghosh
Answer: Smriti Mandhana

Q2. Shafali Verma broke which player’s record for the highest score by an Indian opener in a World Cup final?
(a) Mithali Raj
(b) Punam Raut
(c) Smriti Mandhana
(d) Deepti Sharma
Answer: Punam Raut

Q3. Who became the first player to score 200+ runs and take 15+ wickets in a single Women’s World Cup edition?
(a) Deepti Sharma
(b) Harmanpreet Kaur
(c) Richa Ghosh
(d) Jhulan Goswami
Answer: Deepti Sharma

Q4. How many sixes did Richa Ghosh hit to equal the record for most sixes in a Women’s World Cup?
(a) 10
(b) 11
(c) 12
(d) 13
Answer: 12

Q5. India’s total of 298 runs in the final is the ______ highest in Women’s World Cup final history.
(a) First
(b) Second
(c) Third
(d) Fourth
Answer: Second

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