Captain Harmanpreet Kaur posted a heartfelt message after India ended its much-awaited drought by lifting its maiden Women's World Cup title with a 52-run victory over South Africa on Sunday in Navi Mumbai. In the final moments of the pulsating match, Harmanpreet took a stunner to dismiss Nadine de Klerk off Deepti Sharma as India carved its name into history. Emotions swelled as Indian players, staff, former women's team stalwarts, and fans got teary-eyed while reveling in the fabled story of success.
Harmanpreet Kaur's 1st Post On Cricket After Women's World Cup Win: Not Gentleman's, But Everyone's Game
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Captain Harmanpreet Kaur posted a heartfelt message after India ended its much-awaited drought by lifting its maiden Women's World Cup title with a 52-run victory over South Africa
Harmanpreet Kaur posted this photo with the Women's World Cup trophy.© Instagram
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- Captain Harmanpreet Kaur led India to its first Women's World Cup title with a 52-run win over South Africa
- She posted a photo with a traditional adage after the win but with a twist
- Her T-shirt slogan read: "Cricket is - a gentleman's [both words struck off] - everyone's game"
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India posted a daunting total of 298/7 on the board, courtesy of Shafali Verma's blistering 87 (78) and Deepti Sharma's fiery run-a-ball 58.
In reply, skipper Laura Wolvaardt singlehandedly led the fight with a rollicking 101 (98), while the rest of her compatriots crumbled against India's spin attack. Deepti delivered the final blow, and India experienced euphoria. India took a victory lap inside the stadium to prolong the moment of jubilation. Former cricketers Jhulan Goswami and Mithali Raj joined in the celebrations and lifted the coveted title with teary eyes.
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