Deepti Sharma shined with bat and ball as India edged out co-hosts in a rain-hit World Cup opener, boosting women’s cricket visibility.
India's women's cricket team won their first-ever World Cup on Sunday, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in Navi Mumbai. The victory is seen as a historic moment that could boost gender equality in Indian sports, with increased investment and visibility for women’s cricket. The win has inspired young girls and signaled potential long-term change.