Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma set a new record for the highest opening partnership in a World Cup knockout match for India.

Smriti Mandhana was up on her feet to laud Shafali Verma for her brilliant 87 off 78 balls in the Women's WC final.

Smriti Mandhana broke Mithali Raj’s long-standing record during the 2025 Women’s World Cup final against South Africa. She scored a crucial 45 in the big game to provide India with a solid platform alongside Shafali Verma.

Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma scored 64 runs in the powerplay and partnered for a 104-run opening stand in the final of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025

Shafali Verma fell 13 runs short of a historic century in the Women's World Cup 2025 final. Is R. Ashwin to be blamed for it?

With their win over South Africa, India joined Australia, England and New Zealand as the only countries to have won the showpiece tournament

Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues kept the World Cup trophy close after a landmark win over South Africa in the final.

India’s women cricketers have not only conquered the field but also redefined success and stardom. From Mithali Raj’s Rs 45 crore legacy to Smriti Mandhana’s Rs 34 crore brand empire and Harmanpreet Kaur’s Rs 25 crore captaincy triumph,