Smriti Mandhana led India to their first Women’s Cricket World Cup win, smashing records with her batting. Born 1996, she's a cricket star.
India hosts the Women's Cricket World Cup, with eight teams competing across five venues. India aims for its first title on home soil, while Australia and other top teams seek to defend or improve their records. The tournament features key players like Mandhana and Kaur, with India and Sri Lanka hosting matches. The final is scheduled for Nov. 2.
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.