The Indian women’s cricket team scripted history by securing a 2-1 T20I series victory against Australia women’s national cricket team after a thrilling 17-run win in the third and final match at Adelaide Oval on Saturday. This remarkable triumph marks only the second time that India women’s national cricket team have won a bilateral T20I series against Australia. The Women in Blue last achieved this feat in 2016, when the side led by Mithali Raj clinched a 2-1 series win on Australian soil. Back in 2016, the visiting Indian team won the opening match by five wickets and followed it up with a 10-run victory via the DLS method to seal the series. Australia, however, avoided a whitewash with a 15-run win in the final game.
With this latest triumph, India once again demonstrated resilience and composure under pressure, ending a decade-long wait for a T20I series win over one of the strongest teams in women’s cricket.
In the storm of high-pressure moments, Deepti Sharma is India’s calm — steady, composed, and unshakeably resilient. Not just a cricketing star, she is also a proud Deputy Superintendent of Police in Uttar Pradesh, carrying both the India jersey and the police star with equal honour and pride.
Yesterday, as India created history by lifting their first-ever ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, Deepti stood right at the heart of that glory — named Player of the Tournament for her exceptional all-round performance. Her consistent contributions with both bat and ball turned tight moments into triumphs and inspired millions watching around the world.
As celebrations erupted across the nation, emotions overflowed in her home in Agra. Her mother, Sushila Sharma, holding back tears of joy, said, “Deepti has fulfilled the dream of the entire nation… She has made India proud.” It was a moment that captured the spirit of not just victory, but of perseverance, sacrifice, and love.
Born on 24 August 1997, Deepti’s journey began with one fateful throw at the age of eight that caught the attention of former India cricketer Hemlata Kala — an instant that changed her life forever. Her brother, Sumit Sharma, became her first coach and guiding force. Leaving behind the comfort of a stable job, he dedicated himself fully to Deepti’s cricketing dream. Against all odds and in the face of constant societal skepticism, the Sharma family stood tall — proving that belief can silence doubt and courage can conquer convention.
From her selection in the Uttar Pradesh state team at just 12 to making her international debut at 17, Deepti’s rise has been marked by relentless discipline and quiet determination. Over the years, she has become India’s crisis warrior — the one who steps in when pressure peaks and delivers when it matters most.
Her heroics in the 2025 World Cup, both with the bat and ball, have now etched her name permanently in India’s cricketing history. Beyond the numbers, Deepti Sharma’s story is a celebration of patience, perseverance, and purpose — a reminder that true champions are not born in comfort, but forged in courage.
Today, as both a World Cup champion and a DSP, Deepti stands as a symbol of discipline, service, and strength. She represents the new India — one where women break boundaries, wear multiple hats with pride, and lead by example. Her story continues to inspire a generation to dream beyond limits and to rise, every time, with unwavering belief.
In a night that will be remembered for years in Indian cricket history, Jemimah Rodrigues produced a performance of a lifetime, guiding India to the Women’s World Cup Final with a record-breaking chase against defending champions Australia at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.
Chasing a mammoth 339-run target, India reached 341/5 in just 48.3 overs, powered by Rodrigues’ magnificent 127 off 134 balls*, an innings laced with 14 boundaries and pure determination.
Partnering with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (89), Rodrigues stitched together a vital 167-run stand, turning what seemed like a daunting chase into a moment of national pride. Her maiden World Cup century came off 115 balls, and her celebration reflected not just relief but deep emotion.
After the match, an overwhelmed Jemimah said,
“I have cried almost every day during this tournament. To come back and perform for my country when it mattered most — it feels surreal.”
Rodrigues’ journey to this moment wasn’t easy. Having struggled for form in the early stages of the tournament — and even being dropped for one match — she returned stronger, displaying her trademark grit and class.
The Mumbai batter’s heroics, alongside consistent leadership from Harmanpreet, helped India rewrite history — completing the highest successful run chase in Women’s World Cup history.
As the final whistle blew, fans erupted into chants of “India, India” under the floodlights of Navi Mumbai, celebrating not just a victory, but a story of resilience, faith, and redemption.
With this win, India booked their spot in the World Cup final, and Jemimah Rodrigues cemented her place as one of the brightest stars in world cricket.
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