Tryst with Destiny

Unforgettable stories, historic firsts and more from India's maiden women's cricket World Cup win

- By SAMIDHA JAIN

The Champions

Only four teams have won the women's World Cup. Australia has seven titles followed by England (four), and New Zealand and India (one each)

The Indian women's cricket team had its 'tryst with destiny' on November 2. At the stroke of the midnight hour, India won its maiden ICC Women's World Cup trophy after a 52-run victory against South Africa in the final at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai.

Following a record chase against Australia in the semifinals, the Indian team showed a lot of resilience and determination to lift the trophy. After two near-misses—in 2005 and 2017—they scripted a golden chapter in India's sporting history.